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# Training Specialist at Hadrian Automation

- **Company:** [Hadrian Automation](https://feeny.ai/companies/hadrian-automation)
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA
- **Compensation:** $24–$40/hr
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-11-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-03
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/hadrian-automation/a4e2b3ee-dcb3-4674-8bdc-2018cbff3535

## Job description

Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future 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.

Following our $1.37B Series D at a $7.87B valuation, Hadrian is rapidly expanding our manufacturing footprint, launching new capabilities across welding, casting, forging, electronics, additive manufacturing, and more, while scaling our Factory-as-a-Service platform to transform how critical products are built.

Backed by leading investors including JPMorgan Chase, Valor Equity Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, 137 Ventures, Lux Capital, T. Rowe Price, and Morgan Stanley, we’re building the future of American manufacturing—and looking for exceptional people to help make it happen.

If you’re ready to take on the most challenging and rewarding work of your career while helping create American manufacturing jobs for generations to come, you’re exactly who we’re looking for.

## About the Workforce Development Team

The Workforce Development team is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of manufacturing talent within a challenging, equitable, and meritocratic environment. Our goal is to accelerate the maturity and operational effectiveness of Hadrian's factories through targeted training programs. The team is responsible for developing and managing a comprehensive training system, driving software adoption, standardizing operational processes, and maintaining an integrated training and certification ecosystem.

## The Role

As a Training Specialist, you will be the operational owner of training performance across a defined set of stations in our manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for translating new and updated processes into effective, on-the-job learning experiences that result in consistent execution and measurable technician proficiency. Your focus will be on velocity, quality, and team self-sufficiency. You will be the first to master new procedures, working closely with technicians and trainer cohorts to ensure flawless adoption of every process. You will monitor and act on training velocity (time to full crew readiness) and training quality (adherence to standards), closing gaps proactively. Your north star: Every station in your scope runs to standard, every shift, with a self-sufficient team.

## What You’ll Do

- Lead all training activities for your assigned area, delivering on-the-job instruction and acting as the technical expert.
- Work directly with technicians to understand process nuances, pain points, and improvement opportunities.
- Master every process in your area and convert new methods into clear, teachable steps.
- Train technicians and technician-trainers to ensure consistent, standard execution across all shifts.
- Adapt coaching approaches to individual learning styles and support trainees through challenges.
- Mentor technician-trainers to promote best practices in training delivery.
- Own the full evaluation process, including quizzes, assessments, and progress reporting.
- Create and refine evaluation criteria covering both hard and soft skills.
- Partner with process designers to define tasks and decision points using structured “if/then” logic.
- Maintain up-to-date, version-controlled training content that is always audit-ready.
- Ensure returning technicians are aligned with the latest training standards.
- Conduct and support training audits to ensure 100% procedural compliance.
- Manage a blend of on-the-job and off-the-job training formats.
- Collaborate with Learning System Engineers to develop and execute continuous improvement roadmaps.

## What We're Looking For

- 1+ years of experience in a training, instructing, or teaching role with a focus on entry-level individual contributors
- At least 2 years of experience working in a production / inspection environment
- Proven ability to train people with experience ranging from entry level – mid level
- Aptitude for rapid learning, reteaching, and influencing process adoption
- Ability to independently recognize human patterns (both macro + micro) and provide actionable, objective, and mature recommendations to leadership

What Will Set You Apart

- Passionate about training, employee career development, and the Hadrian mission of reindustrializing the nation’s workforce
- Training, instructing, or teaching experience in an operational environment
- The ability to influence others without direct authority – you will not be a people manager, but your success is directly tied to influencing ability
- High emotional IQ – able to self-improve after receiving feedback, provide guidance to trainers, and continuously learn and grow through the role

## Compensation

For this role, the target salary range is $24/hr - $40/hr (actual range may vary based on experience). This is the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. 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.

## Benefits

- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
- 401k
- 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](https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987).

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.

## Benefits for Full-time Employees

- 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
- Equity

ITAR Requirements 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.

Use of AI in hiring Hadrian uses AI-assisted tools in our recruiting and hiring processes to help our team work more efficiently. This may include tools that help organize and analyze recruiting data, as well as an AI-powered notetaker that can record and transcribe interviews and help coordinate feedback. These tools support our team and are not used to make hiring decisions. All candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are performed by humans. If an interview will be recorded, you will be notified in advance and may opt out at any time with no impact on your candidacy. Candidate data processed through these tools is subject to the same protections described in our [Privacy Policy](https://www.hadrian.co/privacy-policy).

Consideration of Criminal History 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 Is An Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

## About Hadrian Automation

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Hadrian builds AI-powered autonomous factories to manufacture precision components for the aerospace and defense industries, aiming to reindustrialize American manufacturing.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series C)
- **Headquarters**: Los Angeles, California, USA
- **Founded**: 2021
- **Founders**: Chris Power

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Advanced Manufacturing
- **Target Customers**: B2B; startups, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, and major defense contractors across space, shipbuilding, and aviation.
- **Mission/Purpose**: To rebuild America’s industrial base with highly automated factories that combine process engineering, AI, and robotics, helping space and defense manufacturers produce at scale in the U.S. and giving American workers the tools to compete globally.

## Products & Services
- **Precision Components Manufacturing**: Produces precision parts for aerospace and defense customers, from prototype to production.
- **Opus (Factory Autonomy Platform)**: A full-stack, AI-powered platform that interprets legacy designs and automates manufacturing and inspection processes, enabling world-class speed, quality, and utilization.
- **Factories-as-a-Service**: Dedicated manufacturing or inspection cells deployed in Hadrian facilities or customer sites, as well as entire product, assembly, and component factories designed and operated by Hadrian.
- **Atlas Supply Chain Platform**: A "Supply Chain as a Service" offering that gives customers a single, scalable path from early development through full-rate production, managing end-to-end procurement across a vetted network of suppliers.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed.
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding of **$363.95M** across 8 rounds.
- **Revenue**: Annual revenue estimated at **$3.0M** (per LinkedIn).
- **Notable Investors**: Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Andreessen Horowitz, T. Rowe Price (led Series C).
- **Growth Signals**:
    - Headcount of **325 employees** (as of recent data), with **+112.9% YoY growth**.
    - **156 active job postings** (as of mid-2026), with job postings up **+457.1% YoY**.
    - Opened a new 270,000 sq ft factory in Mesa, AZ (Factory 3), creating 350 new jobs.
    - Unveiled **Factory Four**, a 2.2 million sq ft facility in Huntsville, AL.
    - Launched **Hadrian Maritime** to serve naval production.
    - Acquired **Datum Source** (2024) to strengthen supply chain capabilities.
    - Added veteran security and defense leaders (Caleb Sima as CSO, Wallis Laughrey as VP of Munitions) in June 2026.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Full-Stack Automation**: Their AI-powered "Opus" platform automates the entire manufacturing and inspection process, reducing reliance on skilled labor and increasing speed.
- **Speed & Cost**: Claims to deliver parts up to 10x faster and 2x cheaper than the legacy defense industrial base.
- **New American Workforce**: Their system trains factory technicians in 30 days or less, solving the skilled labor shortage.
- **Flexible Capacity**: Offers a "Factory-as-a-Service" model, providing dedicated facilities or production lines integrated into customer sites, reducing overhead for clients.
- **Deep Defense & Space Focus**: A clear, singular focus on the most demanding and high-stakes manufacturing challenges in the U.S., creating a strong moat.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling Production Capacity**: Rapidly expanding factory footprint (Torrance, Mesa, Huntsville) to meet surging demand from defense and space programs.
- **Broadening Capabilities**: Expanding into new domains like naval production (Hadrian Maritime) and munitions.
- **Deepening the Tech Stack**: Continuing to invest in Opus and the Atlas platform to drive further automation and efficiency.
- **National Security Mission**: Positioning itself as a critical partner in reindustrializing the U.S. defense industrial base.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven**: A clear and compelling mission to rebuild America’s industrial base and enable a free, abundant, spacefaring future.
- **High-Growth Environment**: Explosive growth (headcount up 113% YoY) with hundreds of open roles across engineering, manufacturing, and business functions.
- **Impactful Work**: Directly contribute to building the factories and software that produce critical components for rockets, satellites, jets, and ships.
- **Culture of Solving Hard Problems**: The company explicitly seeks people who "solve hard problems" across software, hardware, and operations.
- **Locations**: Major hubs in **Los Angeles, CA**; **Mesa, AZ**; and **Washington D.C.**, with a new massive facility in **Huntsville, AL**.
- **Diverse Roles**: Actively hiring for Software Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Robotics Engineers, Technicians, and business talent.
- **Backing**: Strong financial backing from top-tier VC firms (a16z, Founders Fund, Lux Capital), providing stability and resources.

## Sources
1. [hadrian.co](https://www.hadrian.co/)
2. [hadrian.co/about](https://www.hadrian.co/about)
3. [hadrian.co/careers](https://www.hadrian.co/careers)
4. [linkedin.com/company/hadrianautomation](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hadrianautomation)
5. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/hadrian-1)

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