Own the Ramp: Turn New Processes into Repeatable Excellence

Imagine this: a critical process lands in your area Monday morning. By Tuesday, you’ve mapped the steps, codified key decision points, trained the first crew, and instrumented assessments. By Friday, every shift is executing to standard, audits are green, and the station is self‑sufficient. That’s the challenge — and thrill — of this role at Hadrian.

We’re building autonomous factories that manufacture the hardest parts for rockets, satellites, jets, and ships — up to 10x faster and 2x cheaper — by integrating software, robotics, and full‑stack manufacturing. We partner with startups through major defense contractors and Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers. With a $260M Series C (Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Andreessen Horowitz), we’re scaling: a 270,000 sq. ft. factory in Mesa, AZ adding 350 jobs, a new HQ to support thousands more team members, Hadrian Maritime to serve naval production, and a Factory‑as‑a‑Service model to deliver complete systems.

The Mission

As the Production Learning and Certification Specialist, you will convert new and evolving processes into high‑impact training that delivers speed, quality, and autonomy across defined manufacturing stations.

This is a full-time, hourly position that includes equity and comprehensive benefits.

How You’ll Make It Happen

• Become first‑in‑class on every new procedure and translate it into concise, on‑the‑job instruction.
• Coach technicians directly; uncover friction points; implement rapid improvements.
• Track training velocity (time to full crew readiness) and quality (adherence to standards); intervene early to keep both on target.
• Mentor technician‑trainers to ensure consistent, confident delivery across all shifts and learning styles.
• Own quizzes, hands‑on assessments, and progress reporting; clarify expectations with well‑defined rubrics.
• Design and refine evaluation criteria for technical competencies and behavioral skills.
• Partner with process designers to capture tasks and decisions with structured if/then logic.
• Maintain version‑controlled, audit‑ready training content; run/support training audits to reach 100% procedural compliance.
• Re‑baseline returning technicians to current standards.
• Blend on‑the‑job and off‑the‑job learning to maximize retention and throughput.
• Collaborate with Learning System Engineers on continuous improvement roadmaps.

The Team You’ll Join

Workforce Development exists to cultivate the next generation of manufacturing talent. We accelerate factory maturity and operational effectiveness with targeted training, standardized processes, software adoption, and an integrated training/certification ecosystem.

What You Bring

• 1+ years leading training, instruction, or teaching for entry‑level individual contributors.
• 2+ years in production or inspection environments.
• Demonstrated success upskilling teammates from entry to mid‑level.
• Rapid learner who can influence adoption of new methods.
• Ability to spot human patterns (macro and micro) and convey objective, actionable guidance to leadership.

What Sets You Apart

• Deep commitment to training, career growth, and Hadrian’s mission to reindustrialize the workforce.
• Operational training delivery experience.
• High‑impact influencer without formal authority.
• High EQ and a feedback‑driven growth mindset.

Core Proficiencies

• Leadership / People Management
• Labor Management Systems Knowledge
• Manufacturing Instruction (MI)
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• Coaching and Mentoring Experience
• Recruiting and Training Experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible vacation

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

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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.

Ready to Lead the Ramp?

If building scalable learning systems that unlock factory performance excites you, you’ll thrive at Hadrian as we expand to new facilities, domains, and complete systems delivery.