R&D Applications Engineer, Sheet Metal
- Pay
- $106,000 – $181,000 per year
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Listed
- 11 days ago
Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future
Hadrian is building autonomous factories to reindustrialize America. By combining AI, advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we help aerospace and defense companies build rockets, satellites, aircraft, ships, and other mission-critical systems up to 10x faster and at significantly lower cost.
Following our $1.37B Series D at a $7.87B valuation, Hadrian is rapidly expanding our manufacturing footprint, launching new capabilities across welding, casting, forging, electronics, additive manufacturing, and more, while scaling our Factory-as-a-Service platform to transform how critical products are built.
Backed by leading investors including JPMorgan Chase, Valor Equity Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, 137 Ventures, Lux Capital, T. Rowe Price, and Morgan Stanley, we’re building the future of American manufacturing-and looking for exceptional people to help make it happen.
If you’re ready to take on the most challenging and rewarding work of your career while helping create American manufacturing jobs for generations to come, you’re exactly who we’re looking for.
The Role
Hadrian is seeking an R&D Applications Engineer with expertise in sheet metal manufacturing to support manufacturing processes using laser, punch, press brake technology - enabling production readiness for critical programs.
Supporting the manufacturing process in an R&D environment is a major focus for this role. Execute manufacturing projects as part of R&D development with Engineering.
What You’ll Do
- Executing manufacturing projects as part of R&D with Engineers.
- Manufacture parts to specification by cutting, forming and bending.
- Use a broad range of tools, jigs, fixtures, and inspection equipment.
- Operate heavy machinery including forklifts.
- Maintain machines and tooling inventory.
- Occasional travel to other factories for technical support.
- Training operators on advanced techniques and processes.
What We’re Looking for
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in sheet metal manufacturing or process engineering, punching is preferred.
- Strong understanding of flat pattern development, bend allowances, and GD&T
- Proficient in sheet metal processes: punching/punch-laser combo/waterjet cutting, bending and roll-forming.
- Clear communicator with strong documentation and project planning skills
What Will Set You Apart
- Exposure to aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing environments
- Background in automation, robotics, or advanced inspection techniques
Compensation
For this role, the target salary range is $106,000 - $181,000 (actual range may vary based on experience).
This is the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Benefits for Full-time Employees
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
401k
- Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.
- Flexible vacation policy
- Equity
Itar Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Use of AI in Hiring
Hadrian uses AI-assisted tools in our recruiting and hiring processes to help our team work more efficiently. This may include tools that help organize and analyze recruiting data, as well as an AI-powered notetaker that can record and transcribe interviews and help coordinate feedback. These tools support our team and are not used to make hiring decisions. All candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are performed by humans.
If an interview will be recorded, you will be notified in advance and may opt out at any time with no impact on your candidacy. Candidate data processed through these tools is subject to the same protections described in our Privacy Policy
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Hadrian does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental status, physical disability or any other legally protected status. When necessary, the Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled candidates and employees, including for candidates or employees who are disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
Hadrian will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws. We do not ask about criminal history on our application, and we do not consider criminal history before making a conditional offer of employment.
From Hadrian's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 29, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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