Robotics Engineer, Additive Automation

Hadrian Automation • Torrance, CA

22h • $280,000 - $400,000

About The Position

Hadrian is seeking a technical lead for cell orchestration and machine-interface software within a manufacturing capability. The role is part of the Cell Orchestration and Machine Interfaces team, which builds software to run manufacturing cells and connect equipment through a hardware abstraction layer. The engineer will lead the technical team day to day and bring new cells online across phases of the capability’s manufacturing process, working closely with manufacturing-process experts and cell operators.

This is a hands-on build-and-ship role involving work directly with machines on the factory floor, with the goal of deploying software that runs production parts. Responsibilities include coordinating mechatronic devices in automated cells, developing orchestration and machine-interface software, creating technician-facing interfaces, building device data-logging pipelines, and integrating cells into Hadrian’s factory systems.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience providing technical leadership to a team delivering complex systems on schedule.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript or Python.
• Experience designing and operating distributed or event-driven systems with real-time or near-real-time requirements.
• Willingness and drive to work directly with hardware on the factory floor, including commissioning, debugging, and tuning cells alongside technicians and process experts.
• Ability to make sound decisions with incomplete information and deliver on aggressive timelines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing software that interfaces with physical systems in manufacturing, industrial automation, or 3D printing.
• Experience building operator-facing interfaces for industrial environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical team in designing, building, and deploying software that coordinates machines, robots, inspection equipment, fixtures, and peripherals in automated cells.
• Build and evolve the cell orchestration layer, including workflow and state management, cell-activity scheduling, error recovery, and safe handoffs between devices.
• Develop machine-interface software connecting cell logic to industrial equipment through protocols such as OPC UA and Profinet, as well as vendor-specific APIs.
• Create human-machine interfaces that enable technicians to control, monitor, and troubleshoot industrial automation.
• Build data-logging pipelines for connected devices that feed operational planning and factory scheduling.
• Integrate automated cells into Hadrian factory systems so each cell runs reliably within the larger production flow.
• Commission, debug, and tune cells alongside technicians and process experts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees.
• 401k.
• Relocation support may be provided in certain situations based on business need.
• Flexible vacation policy.
• Equity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed