Materials & Process Engineer, Metallurgy

Hadrian is developing autonomous factories to support the defense industrial base.

This role supports the metallurgical integrity and material process performance of components produced within Hadrian’s manufacturing environment. The Materials & Process Engineer, Metallurgy will define, validate, and monitor metallurgical processes to ensure materials perform as intended across production and operational requirements. This position works closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier partners to ensure material specifications, processing methods, and quality standards are consistently achieved.

• Develop, validate, and maintain metallurgical processes including heat treatment, material selection, and surface finishing for production components
• Perform metallurgical evaluations such as microstructural analysis, hardness testing, and material characterization to verify process outcomes
• Investigate material or process-related nonconformances and conduct root cause analysis to support corrective and preventive actions
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to translate material requirements into stable and repeatable production processes
• Support supplier material qualification, certification review, and monitoring of metallurgical process capability

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• 4+ years of experience in metallurgical engineering, materials engineering, or manufacturing environments involving metal alloys
• Working knowledge of heat treatment processes for steels, aluminum, titanium, or nickel-based alloys and associated microstructural behavior
• Experience performing material testing, metallurgical analysis, or failure investigations in a production or laboratory setting
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and material requirements and apply them within a manufacturing environment

• Experience in aerospace, maritime, defense, automotive, or other high-reliability manufacturing industries
• Hands-on experience with metallography, microscopy, hardness testing, and mechanical property evaluation
• Familiarity with aerospace material standards, certification requirements, or quality systems such as NADCAP
• Experience supporting supplier qualification, process development, or production scale-up in high-mix manufacturing environments

Target salary range: $130,000–$200,000. The actual range may vary based on experience and is subject to change. Pay is based on factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, location, performance, and business needs.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
• 401(k)
• Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need
• Flexible vacation policy

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.

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, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, 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, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

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.