Estimator, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Manufacturing Engineer

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 in Series C to accelerate this mission and are 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 is rapidly scaling autonomous factories to support programs in aerospace, national security, and advanced manufacturing. We’re looking for Estimators with deep experience in machining and/or advanced manufacturing in a fast‑paced environment who are excited to help build a next‑generation estimation function.

You will be responsible for technical DFM (design‑for‑manufacturability) analysis, quote generation, and technical risk assessments. You will contribute to improving our DFM and quoting systems, including using historical data to increase quote accuracy and accelerate DFM analyses. You will work with factory teams to ensure feasibility and recommend best‑fit manufacturing processes and take an extreme ownership approach to assessing what enters the factory.

• Conduct technical DFM analysis, including reviewing drawings, models, materials, and technical specifications to assess fit.
• Create accurate quotes for internal and customer‑facing consumption, incorporating machine time, raw materials, tooling, programming, labor, and vendor inputs.
• Leverage factory data to improve accuracy, speed, and systematization of DFM and quote workflows.
• Work with CAM and CMM programmers and engineers to incorporate downstream machining expertise into team processes, tools, and risk assessments.

• 3+ years experience with CNC machining and/or CAM programming
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
• Proficient using ERP systems
• Proficient conducting cost modeling and producing accurate quotes in a manufacturing environment

• Excellent attention to detail; crisp technical communicator
• Experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment
• Experience interfacing closely with Sales, Presales Engineering, CAM and CMM Programming teams
• Experience in machining materials, tools, factory operations, CMM programming
• Experience working in a startup or similarly fast‑paced environment

For this role, the target salary range is $76,000 – $145,000 (actual range may vary based on experience and performance). 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.

• 401(k)
• Relocation stipend if you’re moving from outside of LA
• 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.
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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Defense and Space Manufacturing