Hadrian
R & D Technician
Los Angeles, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Experience
- No specific number of years stated; hiring across a range of experience levels.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations under ITAR.
About the job
Supports R&D and new manufacturing capability introduction by operating and troubleshooting equipment, developing processes with engineers, and preparing them for production handoff.
What you'll do
- Support development work across laser cutting, resistance welding, hand soldering, water jet operation, and general assembly.
- Operate and troubleshoot new equipment and collaborate with engineers on process development and NPI builds.
- Document setups, process parameters, and learnings; cross-train across capability areas.
What they ask for
- Hands-on experience in one or more of laser cutting, resistance/spot welding, hand soldering, or water jet operation.
- Comfort working in an ambiguous, fast-moving R&D or NPI environment.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to document setup steps and process parameters.
- Willingness to cross-train into new processes and tools.
Nice to have
- R&D experience at SpaceX or a similar company on NPI programs, including relevant welding, cutting, or robot operations.
- Experience supporting concurrent programs, familiarity with hand-held laser welders and general assembly, or a record of training technicians on equipment.
Pay
USD $25 – $60 per hour (base salary)
Tools
laser cutting, resistance welding, hand soldering, water jet operation, hand-held laser welders
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