Tech Lead, Operational Technology

Hadrian Automation • Torrance, CA

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About The Position

Hadrian is looking for a Tech Lead of Operational Technology to own and build the security program protecting our autonomous factories and manufacturing ecosystem. This role sits at the intersection of OT/ICS security, embedded systems, physical security, and supply chain assurance. You'll be the senior technical authority responsible for protecting Hadrian's production environments from cyber-physical attacks, insider threats, IP theft, and supply chain compromise.

Requirements

• 10+ years across OT/ICS, embedded/product security, manufacturing, or supply chain security, including meaningful hands-on ownership.
• Deep knowledge of industrial environments including PLCs, SCADA/DCS, HMIs, RTUs, and industrial protocols.
• Experience with standards such as IEC 62443 and NIST SP 800-82.
• Strong understanding of embedded/firmware security and hardware security.
• Ability to build a security program from the ground up and operate effectively across both technical and executive teams.

Nice To Haves

• Defense, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, robotics, or critical infrastructure experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and own Hadrian's end-to-end manufacturing security strategy and architecture.
• Secure OT/ICS environments across factories, including network segmentation, industrial monitoring, identity/access, and asset security.
• Establish security requirements across embedded systems and hardware, including secure boot, firmware signing, hardware roots of trust, and JTAG/UART lockdown.
• Assess and test factory environments across OT networks, firmware, hardware, and third-party manufacturing partners.
• Protect against supply chain compromise, tampering, IP theft, insider threats, and cyber-physical attacks.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Security, and external government/defense stakeholders.

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
• Equity

What This Job Offers

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