# CNC Applications Engineer at Hadrian

- Company: Hadrian
- What the company does: Hadrian is rebuilding America’s industrial strength, rapidly scaling our country’s manufacturing output through advanced software, automation, and human skill. Backed by a16z, Founders Fund and Lux.
- Company website: https://www.hadrian.co
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Mesa, AZ
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-08-21
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/hadrian-automation/4e19aade-144f-4a5c-b1a5-076444613bfa
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/hadrian-cnc-applications-engineer/

## About the role

Hadrian's Applications Engineering team develops 0-1 machining solutions to supercharge the throughput and capabilities of our Factory. The team focuses on developing novel solutions for CNC programming, workholding, fixturing, tooling, process control, new materials, and machining capabilities.

## What they're looking for

- A track record of solving difficult manufacturing problems and building technical systems that hold up in production
- Depth in one or two of these areas, with the judgment to work across the rest: machining, manufacturing engineering, automation, robotics, metrology, simulation, tooling, or software for manufacturing
- Working knowledge of machining fundamentals, including tooling, workholding, GD&T, inspection, and process validation
- The ability to trace a problem across process, equipment, software, and operational causes
- Clear written and verbal communication with machinists, engineers, and factory leadership

Tags: Engineering, Product, Design