Tooling Engineer

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.

You will be a founding member of Hadrian’s new Special Projects division, collaborating directly with the CEO and engineering leadership. This division is responsible for focusing on ambitious R&D projects and serving as engineering experts on new business opportunities.

This foundational role centers on the design, development, and implementation of precision tooling systems that support efficient, high-quality, large-scale manufacturing. This role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to create innovative tooling solutions for large parts and assemblies, with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability.

You will play a key role in supporting new production capabilities by contributing hands-on technical work and strategic input.

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  Design structural and mechanical tooling to support large components and assemblies.

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  Collaborate with engineering teams and vendors to build, source, and implement tooling systems.

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  Work with technicians and manufacturing teams to ensure proper installation and use of tooling.

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  Support testing, validation, and continuous improvement of tooling across the production lifecycle.

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  Provide clear documentation, technical guidance, and support for internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and how tooling supports quality and production efficiency.

• Experience in designing tooling systems for complex or large-scale parts and assemblies, such as machining or welding.

• Ability to contribute to both prototyping and continuous improvement efforts.

• Demonstrated ability to perform FEA and static analysis to validate tooling under real-world conditions with proficiency in 3D modeling and simulation tools (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, or ANSYS).

• Knowledge of material selection and fabrication techniques suitable for high-load or high-temperature environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Physics, or a related STEM field.

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments with evolving priorities.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams including design, quality, and automation.

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.

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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.

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