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loacation Los Angeles, United States Of America
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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. Valued at $1.6B, we’re accelerating our mission with the launch of Factory 3 in Mesa, Arizona, a 290,000-square-foot facility creating 350 new jobs. We are expanding rapidly to support thousands of future hires, launching Hadrian Maritime to expand into naval production, and introducing a Factory-as-a-Service model that delivers complete systems instead of individual parts. Hadrian is backed by leading investors including T. Rowe Price, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, and Andreessen Horowitz, our fast-growing team is united around reindustrializing American manufacturing for the 21st century and beyond. What You'll Do As a Corporate Development Manager at Hadrian, you will lead the end-to-end execution of strategic acquisitions that accelerate our growth and technological capabilities. This is a high-visibility role where you'll partner directly with the Leadership team to shape our inorganic growth strategy and execute transformative M&A transactions. Deal Leadership & Execution Own the complete deal lifecycle from initial outreach through closing, serving as the primary point of contact for target companies and their advisors Lead financial modeling, valuation analysis, and investment recommendations Develop comprehensive investment theses and present recommendations to executive leadership and the board of directors Negotiate term sheets, letters of intent, and definitive acquisition agreements alongside legal counsel Drive deal timelines and manage competing priorities across multiple simultaneous transactions Strategic Market Development Design and execute proactive sourcing strategies to identify targets that enhance our manufacturing capabilities, technology stack, or customer relationships Build deep relationships with investment bankers, industry advisors, and potential acquisition targets across aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing Conduct strategic market assessments to identify white space opportunities and inform build vs. buy decisions Partner with Product and Engineering leadership to evaluate technical capabilities and integration opportunities Monitor competitive M&A activity and industry consolidation trends to inform our strategic positioning Due Diligence & Cross-Functional Leadership Lead comprehensive due diligence processes across financial, operational, technical, commercial, and legal workstreams Manage cross-functional teams including Finance, Legal, Product, Engineering, and Operations throughout the diligence and integration process Identify and quantify key risks, synergies, and value creation opportunities Develop data-driven frameworks to evaluate strategic fit and financial returns Coordinate with external advisors including investment banks, accounting firms, and legal counsel Integration & Value Realization Develop detailed integration plans and oversee Day 1 readiness for acquired companies Partner with operations teams to execute integration milestones and track value capture against deal thesis Build scalable M&A playbooks, processes, and best practices as we grow our acquisition activity Track post-acquisition performance metrics and conduct post-mortems to refine our approach Team Building & Mentorship Help build the corporate development function as we scale our M&A activity Contribute to the evolution of our M&A strategy and organizational capabilities Required Qualifications 4-7 years of experience in M&A-focused roles including investment banking (M&A group), private equity, or corporate development Proven track record of leading or significantly contributing to successful M&A transactions from sourcing through close Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field Expert financial modeling skills and deep understanding of valuation methodologies (DCF, comps, precedent transactions) Strong business judgment with the ability to evaluate strategic fit alongside financial returns Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to C-suite executives and boards Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments High ownership mentality with a track record of driving results independently Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or industrial sectors Experience with technology acquisitions and assessing technical due diligence Track record of sourcing proprietary deal opportunities outside of banker-led processes Experience building corp dev processes and playbooks from early stages Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chains, or hardware businesses Existing relationships within the aerospace and defense ecosystem What Sets You Apart Passion for American manufacturing and national security Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort operating in ambiguous, high-growth environments Ability to think strategically while executing tactically with speed and precision Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with founders and leadership teams Intellectual curiosity and willingness to dive deep into complex technical and operational topics Bias for action balanced with analytical rigor Compensation & Benefits Salary Range: $165,000 - $185,000 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 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 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.

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