# Engineering Manager, Materials Test 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: Senior
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $125K to $180K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-11-07
- Apply by: 2026-12-22
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/hadrian-automation/01be51a5-7b11-44fa-b18a-e45e182eeaac?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/hadrian-engineering-manager-materials-test/

## About the role

Test Engineering is a brand new team at Hadrian! As Engineering Manager, Materials Test, you'll build and lead our materials testing capability, working without the constraints of a legacy test framework. You'll run the flagship materials test lab at our Los Angeles HQ and lead the engineers and technicians who work in it. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, materials, aerospace, or electrical engineering, or 8+ years of equivalent experience
- 3+ years designing, buying, or installing test or manufacturing equipment
- 1+ years leading people. You've managed engineers, technicians, or both
- Hands-on materials testing experience on metals or composites
- Working knowledge of ASTM test standards, the equipment used to run them, and when each one applies
- Experience writing work instructions and process documentation for a lab or production floor

Tags: Manufacturing

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/hadrian-engineering-manager-materials-test/