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Job Description

Job Description

Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future

Hadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships up to 10x faster and up to 2x cheaper. By combining advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we are reinventing how America produces its most critical parts.

We recently raised $260 million dollar Series C to accelerate this mission. We are excited to be launching a new Factory in Mesa, Arizona, a 270,000 square foot facility that will create 350 new jobs immediately. We are opening a new headquarters to support thousands of future hires, launching Hadrian Maritime to serve naval production, and introducing a Factory-as-a-Service model that delivers complete systems instead of individual parts.

Hadrian works with startups, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, and major defense contractors across space, shipbuilding, and aviation to scale production, reduce costs, and accelerate delivery on mission-critical programs. We are backed by leading investors including Lux Capital, Founders Fund, and Andreessen Horowitz. Our fast-growing team is united by a shared mission to reindustrialize American manufacturing for the 21st century and beyond!

The Role :

As a Sales Director at Hadrian, you will report to the VP of Sales and play a key role in shaping the future of strategic partnerships within the aerospace and defense sectors. You will focus on developing long-term, value-driven relationships with key stakeholders across major primes and Tier 1 / Tier 2 suppliers. Your work will directly support Hadrian’s mission to reindustrialize American manufacturing with speed, precision, and innovation.

Lead the development and execution of strategic enterprise sales initiatives, from initial contact to contract closure and continuous growth.

Build and manage relationships with executive-level stakeholders to co-develop growth plans that align with customer and company objectives.

Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams (engineering, operations, and product) to ensure seamless customer engagement and execution.

Drive multi-year engagements with customers, growing accounts from initial divisions to full-enterprise partnerships.

Represent Hadrian’s differentiated capabilities to industry decision-makers, helping advance digital and supply chain transformation within the defense sector.

What We’re Looking For :

Proven success in securing and managing seven-figure contracts within the aerospace and defense industry, including with primes and suppliers.

Demonstrated ability to lead complex enterprise sales cycles using a structured, process-based approach.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, from procurement to executive leadership.

Familiarity with supply chain or manufacturing operations, or a strong willingness to learn.

Experience in sales of hardware, infrastructure, services, or enterprise software.

What Will Set You Apart :

Established relationships within aerospace, defense, or government contracting sectors that support rapid engagement.

Prior experience selling large-scale digital transformation programs such as Cloud, ERP, automated manufacturing or enterprise software into defense-related organizations.

Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action, ownership, and the ability to build scalable strategies in an evolving environment.

Background in enterprise SaaS, manufacturing, defense contracting, or equivalent experience through a non-traditional pathway.

Compensation

For this role, the target salary range is $165,000 - $225,000 (actual range may vary based on experience).

This is the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

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

ITAR Requirements

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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Hadrian Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the Company’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race inclusive of traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin (including, in California, possession of a drivers license), ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, height or weight, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, exercise of reproductive rights, any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws, or any combination of the above characteristics. When necessary, the Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled candidates and employees, including for candidates or employees who are disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.