Hadrian
Systems Qualification Engineer, Additive Manufacturing
$135K–$220K
Los Angeles, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 2, 2026
- 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 authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Qualifies additive manufacturing equipment, software, metrology, and related processes from installation through production release, providing auditable data packages for defense and aerospace customers.
What you'll do
- Author and execute IQ/OQ protocols, commissioning tests, and qualification impact assessments for metal and polymer additive manufacturing systems.
- Qualify software, firmware, and metrology systems; conduct capability studies and maintain configuration control.
- Prepare and defend customer qualification data packages, support audits, and coordinate qualification activities across sites and teams.
Nice to have
- Direct experience qualifying metal AM equipment to AMS7032, ISO/ASTM TS 52930, ISO/ASTM 52920, NIAR/NCAMP, or US Navy AM requirements.
- Experience supporting PQ, measuring as-built additive surfaces, or working in defense depots, government facilities, or A&D production.
Pay
$150,000 - $220,000 USD base salary; $135K – $220K USD total pay
Tools
CMMs, NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, ISO 10360, AMS7002, NFPA 484, ISO/ASTM 52920, MIL-STD-31000
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