Quality Specialist

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 recently raised $260 million dollar Series C to accelerate this mission. We are excited to be launching a new Factory in Mesa, Arizona, a 270,000 square foot facility that will create 350 new jobs immediately. We are opening a new headquarters to support thousands of future hires, launching Hadrian Maritime to serve naval production, and introducing a Factory-as-a-Service model that delivers complete systems instead of individual parts.

Hadrian works with startups, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, and major defense contractors across space, shipbuilding, and aviation to scale production, reduce costs, and accelerate delivery on mission-critical programs. We are backed by leading investors including Lux Capital, Founders Fund, and Andreessen Horowitz. Our fast-growing team is united by a shared mission to reindustrialize American manufacturing for the 21st century and beyond

The Role

The Quality Specialist is a hands-on inspector role within our Quality Operations group. You will focus on first article inspections, visual and mechanical inspection, CMM report verification, and nonconformance management for aerospace and defense components. Your work ensures that new parts and processes are stable, capable, and ready for production.

What You'll Do

• Perform first article inspections (FAI) and provide detailed feedback on new parts

• Conduct visual inspection of bare and coated parts to verify finish and cosmetic requirements

• Carry out mechanical inspection of parts using precision measurement tools

• Analyze and verify CMM reports for accuracy and conformance

• Write, disposition, and verify nonconformance reports (NCRs)

• Triage and escalate out-of-tolerance conditions in production

• Generate customer shipment documentation to ensure compliance with requirements

• Partner with programmers, engineers, and technicians to drive stable, in-tolerance production

What We're Looking for

• 1+ years of experience in mechanical or quality inspection

• Demonstrated ability to perform inspections with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency

• Experience using precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.)

• Familiarity with CMM inspection results

• High level of experience with reading and interpreting GD&T

• Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate findings clearly

What Will Set You Apart

• Hands-on experience writing and dispositioning NCRs

• Experience supporting aerospace or defense manufacturing

• Knowledge of AS9100 or related quality management systems

• Familiarity with PC-DMIS (equivalent to level 1) or other CMM programming environments

• Experience working with optical inspection systems and high precision gauges

Benefits

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

• 401k

• Relocation stipend if you're moving from outside of Mesa

• 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.