Maintenance Specialist
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 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
Maintenance Specialists are Hadrian's rapid deployment force for installs, commissioning, and uptime across machines, robots, and site infrastructure across our factories. The Maintenance Specialist takes full ownership of all maintenance activities within a specific section of our state-of-the-art factory. You’ll be integral to maintaining equipment efficiency and ensuring seamless production continuity. The role spans full-stack facilities systems -- electrical distribution, compressed air, vacuum, process cooling, HVAC, general utilities, and more -- demanding both broad technical range and thoughtful judgment.
What You'll Do
Perform timely and effective maintenance on CNC machinery and robotic systems according to manufacturer guidelines, swiftly returning equipment to full operational status.
Liaise directly with manufacturers or external vendors to resolve issues rapidly and efficiently.
Diagnose and conduct root cause analysis for equipment breakdowns, distinguishing between mechanical, software, or other issues, and developing solutions to proactively mitigate future risks.
Prioritize and manage maintenance tickets proactively to minimize equipment downtime.
Standardize maintenance processes, equipping the technician team with clear, repeatable procedures and minimizing dependency on specialized knowledge.
Perform and maintain records of routine maintenance and preventative maintenance on assets.
Maintain documentation of repairs and maintenance performed.
What We’re Looking For
Experience performing mechanical and electrical maintenance on CNC machines and robotics equipment.
Ability to learn quickly, leveraging self-discovery and external training resources as needed.
Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems within advanced manufacturing contexts.
Clear communicator who can coordinate vendors and collaborate with engineers, operations; able to work off-shift or on-call during critical installs.
What Will Set You Apart
Demonstrated experience installing and commissioning CNC machines, industrial robots, and associated automation in a live production environment.
Broad facilities skill set across electrical (high- and low-voltage), mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and HVAC systems; able to read schematics.
Hands-on troubleshooting of drives, servos, PLC-adjacent I/O, sensors, VFDs, coolant and chip systems.
Maintenance system literacy for work orders, parts, and preventive plans; disciplined documentation habits
Compensation
For this role, the target salary range is $30-40/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
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.