Technical Program Manager, Additive Manufacturing

Hadrian Automation • Los Angeles, CA

3d • $135,000 - $175,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Hadrian is building autonomous factories to accelerate the manufacturing of rockets, satellites, jets, and ships for aerospace and defense companies. We are expanding rapidly with the launch of Factory 3 in Mesa, Arizona, and introducing new business models. We are seeking a capable Technical Program Manager with experience in metal additive manufacturing to lead our additive manufacturing buildout. This is an ownership role focused on program execution, managing cross-functional delivery, and driving infrastructure and program milestones for factory expansion.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in technical program management within aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing environments — with a track record of delivering hardware-intensive programs on time.
• Direct, hands-on experience with metal additive manufacturing: process development, equipment qualification, or production industrialization.
• Proven ability to take complex manufacturing systems from development through production-grade reliability — not just track the people doing it.
• Strong cross-functional coordination skills across engineering, operations, supply chain, and software in fast-paced, resource-constrained environments.
• Ability to communicate program status, risks, and decisions crisply to both senior technical stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Familiarity with NIAR qualification frameworks or experience guiding AM programs through third-party process certification and audit readiness.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• 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 due to ITAR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of AM programs — from requirements and process development through equipment qualification, factory integration, and production handoff. This includes LPBF system commissioning, FAT/SAT execution.
• Define and maintain program planning artifacts: WBS, integrated master schedules (IMS), risk registers, and EVM reporting.
• Lead process qualification efforts — owning parameter development cycles, establishing production baselines, and ensuring traceability from process inputs to qualified output standards.
• Drive automation and subsystem integration across the AM production cell: laser and scanner systems, powder and gas handling, recoater and z-stage, thermal management, safety interlocks, and control systems connectivity.
• Establish and continuously improve machine monitoring and reliability programs
• Serve as the primary technical and programmatic interface for aerospace and defense customers and partners — leading program status briefings and reviews with clear, decision-ready communication.
• Serve as the connective tissue across sales, supply chain, and engineering: systems, materials & process, applications, software, and quality — identifying and resolving execution risks early to maintain program health and delivery commitments.
• Manage CapEx budget for AM facility buildouts and coordinate with contractors and internal stakeholders. Advocate for strategic investments in AM equipment, facility requirements, process automation, and infrastructure.
• Partner with sales on program shaping, proposal development, BOE generation, and DFARS/ITAR-compliant delivery frameworks.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior