Machine Build Technician

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.

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  Assemble mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electromechanical automation systems.

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  Build and wire electrical control panels according to schematics and engineering documentation.

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  Install sensors, motors, actuators, safety devices, cable routing, and pneumatic components.

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  Support equipment installation, alignment, leveling, commissioning, and production launch.

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  Provide clear feedback to engineering teams about design for manufacturability.

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  Maintain organized work areas, tools, spare parts, and development equipment.

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  Follow electrical, machine-safety, lockout/tagout, and facility safety requirements.

• Ten or more years of experience assembling, maintaining, or troubleshooting manufacturing equipment, industrial automation, or similar systems.

• Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment layouts.

• Working knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems, industrial controls, sensors, motors, and pneumatics.

• Experience using drill presses, cutting tools, hand tools, welding, power tools, electrical test equipment, and precision measurement tools.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to craftsmanship.

• Ability to troubleshoot methodically and communicate findings clearly.

• Ability to lift equipment and work safely around industrial machinery.

• Willingness to learn new systems and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Technical degree, trade-school education, apprenticeship, or relevant industry certification.

• Experience building electrical control panels or industrial machinery.

• Familiarity with PLC-controlled equipment, industrial networks, HMIs, and safety circuits.

• Experience with machining, welding, fabrication, or equipment rigging.

• Forklift, scissor-lift, or lockout/tagout certification.

• Experience supporting aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or other high-volume manufacturing operations.

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.

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.