Hadrian · 8 hours ago
Robot Manipulation R&D Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$160K/yr - $260K/yr
3+ years expHadrian is a company focused on revolutionizing manufacturing by building autonomous factories for aerospace and defense industries. They are seeking a Robot Manipulation R&D Engineer to lead the design and development of intelligent automation systems, enhancing robotic dexterity and autonomy in manufacturing environments.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingSupply Chain Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop novel algorithms and system architectures for robotic manipulation, grasping, and assembly in unstructured manufacturing environments
Design and implement end-to-end manipulation pipelines integrating perception (e.g., 3D vision), planning, and control
Collaborate with mechanical engineers to prototype and iterate on custom end-effectors, sensor mounts, and robotic tooling
Collaborate with stakeholders to collect, document, and translate operational needs into detailed technical requirements and interface specifications
Support team growth by contributing to hiring, mentoring junior engineers, and establishing technical best practices and workflows
Qualification
Required
M.S. or Ph.D. in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 3+ years of hands-on experience in robotic manipulation, control systems, or autonomous systems development
Strong proficiency in C++ or Python
Proven experience with motion planning, kinematics, and control of robotic arms
Deep understanding of robot dynamics, force control, and grasp planning
Experience with simulation environment and hardware deployment
Experience leading cross-disciplinary teams and full product lifecycle ownership
Excellent communication and documentation abilities
Passionate about advancing manufacturing automation through robotics innovation
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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
Benefits
100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
401k
Relocation stipend if you’re moving from outside of LA
Flexible vacation policy
Company
Hadrian
Hadrian builds AI-powered automated factories that manufacture precision parts for defense, aerospace, and space industries.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$607.81MKey Investors
T. Rowe PriceMorgan Stanley
2026-01-09Series Unknown· $131.31M
2025-07-17Series C· $110M
2025-07-17Debt Financing· $150M
Leadership Team
Chris Power
Founder & CEO
West Owens
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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