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.

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 th