Facilities Engineer, Special Projects

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.

Valued at $1.6B, we're accelerating our mission with the launch of Factory 3 in Mesa, Arizona, a 290,000-square-foot facility creating 350 new jobs. We are expanding rapidly to support thousands of future hires, launching Hadrian Maritime to expand into naval production, and introducing a Factory-as-a-Service model that delivers complete systems instead of individual parts.

Hadrian is backed by leading investors including T. Rowe Price, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, and Andreessen Horowitz, our fast-growing team is united around reindustrializing American manufacturing for the 21st century and beyond.

The Role

We are seeking a Facilities Engineer, Special Projects to lead and execute infrastructure development initiatives in support of advanced manufacturing operations. This role will join a dynamic Special Projects team tasked with scaling and modernizing facilities to support mission-critical production capabilities.

What You'll Do

Manage end-to-end execution of facility buildouts, from concept through commissioning, across electrical, mechanical, and structural scopes

Provide engineering design and oversight for critical utilities including HVAC, process gases, chilled water, compressed air, and material handling systems

Maintain and update factory layouts in alignment with evolving production requirements and takt time

Develop scopes of work, manage contractors and vendors, and track performance against project timelines and budgets

Partner cross-functionally with manufacturing, operations, engineering, and safety teams to ensure alignment with business needs and regulatory compliance What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Environmental, or Safety Engineering (or related field)

5-8 years of experience in facilities engineering, including successful execution of large-scale infrastructure projects

Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, and other relevant building and safety codes

Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Excel, and project management platforms

Demonstrated ability to lead contractor management, cost estimation, and capital project budgeting What Will Set You Apart

Experience leading greenfield facility development projects from the ground up

Familiarity with sustainability initiatives and facility performance optimization (e.g., MTBF, energy usage metrics)

Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE)

Working knowledge of programming tools such as Python and/or SQL for systems monitoring or automation Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees

401k

Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.

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.