Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future
Hadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships up to 10x faster and up to 2x cheaper. By combining advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we are reinventing how America produces its most critical parts.
We recently raised $260 million dollar Series C to accelerate this mission. We are excited to be launching a new Factory in Mesa, Arizona, a 270,000 square foot facility that will create 350 new jobs immediately. We are opening a new headquarters to support thousands of future hires, launching Hadrian Maritime to serve naval production, and introducing a Factory-as-a-Service model that delivers complete systems instead of individual parts.
Hadrian works with startups, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, and major defense contractors across space, shipbuilding, and aviation to scale production, reduce costs, and accelerate delivery on mission-critical programs. We are backed by leading investors including Lux Capital, Founders Fund, and Andreessen Horowitz. Our fast-growing team is united by a shared mission to reindustrialize American manufacturing for the 21st century and beyond!
The Role
As a key member of Hadrian's recruiting team, you will collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to deliver on high-priority hiring needs across multiple functions, including engineering, manufacturing, and G&A.
This role is hands-on and fast-paced, giving you the autonomy to design and execute sourcing strategies that directly fuel Hadrian’s mission. You will build and manage talent pipelines, surface hard-to-find candidates, and ensure a world-class experience at every stage of the process.
We are looking for someone who thrives in a startup environment, is excited to leverage automation and process-driven recruiting, and is flexible enough to take on a wide range of hiring priorities to help us accelerate our growth.
What You’ll Do
Serve as a subject matter expert in modern sourcing strategies, leveraging automation, data-driven prospecting, and tooling to identify and engage top talent
Optimize workflows by applying process automation, data extraction, and market intelligence to continuously improve recruiting efficiency and effectiveness
Partner closely with hiring managers, anticipating team needs and ensuring high interview-to-offer conversion rates through thoughtful candidate alignment
Build and maintain pipelines of passive talent through platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, Ashby ATS, referral campaigns, and targeted outreach strategies
Drive inclusive hiring by embedding diversity-focused sourcing practices into every stage of the funnel
Manage multiple requisitions and pipelines simultaneously, assessing pipeline health, prioritizing efforts, and reallocating focus as business needs evolve
Develop dynamic talent maps and market insights to inform engagement strategies and workforce planning
Represent Hadrian’s mission and recruiting brand at industry events, in candidate conversations, and across digital platforms
Collaborate cross-functionally to refine our value proposition and ensure candidates understand the unique impact of joining Hadrian
What We’re Looking For
5+ years of experience sourcing and recruiting, ideally for technical or hard-to-fill roles
Proven success partnering with hiring managers and business leaders to refine role requirements and deliver strong candidate pipelines
Familiarity with automation tools, sourcing platforms, and data-driven approaches to streamline recruiting processes
Strong consultative skills with the ability to influence stakeholders, improve hiring outcomes, and create a best-in-class candidate experience
Working knowledge of technical skill sets relevant to engineering and adjacent functions
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to uncover candidate motivations and ensure long-term fit
Skilled at managing large volumes of concurrent pipelines with a sharp understanding of pipeline health, prioritization, and trade-offs between competing requisitions
Self-directed and resourceful, capable of driving initiatives forward with limited oversight
What Will Set You Apart
Experience sourcing for manufacturing, aerospace, or defense industry roles
Proven ability to build rapport and communicate effectively with senior leadership and executive-level candidates.
Benefits
100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
401k
Relocation stipend if you’re moving from outside of LA
Flexible vacation policy
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., 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.
Hadrian Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the Company’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race inclusive of traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin (including, in California, possession of a drivers license), ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, height or weight, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, exercise of reproductive rights, any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws, or any combination of the above characteristics. 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.
Top Skills
Hadrian Torrance, California, USA Office
19501 S Western Ave, Torrance, CA, United States, 90501
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