Technical Program Manager, Additive Manufacturing

Hadrian is scaling the next generation of autonomous precision manufacturing across aerospace, national security, and advanced manufacturing programs. As part of this mission, we are building out a world-class additive manufacturing capability — and we need a capable Technical Program Manager who has done this before. We are looking for someone who has taken complex metal AM equipment from development through industrialization, built the automation and process infrastructure around it, and driven it to production-grade reliability. This is not a coordination role — it is an ownership role.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end delivery of AM programs — from requirements and process development through equipment qualification, factory integration, and production handoff, including 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

Requirements

Experience taking complex metal AM equipment from development through industrialization; Experience building automation and process infrastructure around metal AM equipment; Experience driving metal AM equipment to production-grade reliability; 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

Nice to have

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

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; Equity