Hadrian
Robot Manipulation R&D Engineer
About this role
Lead the development of intelligent robotic manipulation systems for aerospace and defense manufacturing at Hadrian. Design end-to-end automation solutions integrating perception, planning, and control to accelerate production across multiple U.S. factories.
What you'll do
- Develop algorithms and architectures for robotic manipulation, grasping, and assembly in manufacturing environments
- Design and implement perception-to-control pipelines integrating 3D vision, planning, and motion execution
- Prototype and iterate on custom end-effectors and robotic tooling with mechanical engineering partners
- Translate operational requirements into technical specifications and system interfaces
- Support team hiring and mentor junior engineers on technical best practices
- Deploy and validate robotic systems in production factory settings
What they're looking for
- C++ or Python programming
- Robot kinematics, dynamics, and control systems
- Motion planning and grasp planning algorithms
- Force control and manipulation techniques
- 3D computer vision and perception systems
- Simulation environments and hardware deployment
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Technical documentation and communication
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Equity compensation
- Flexible vacation policy
- Relocation support (conditional)
- Salary range $160,000–$260,000
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Hadrian
Hadrian builds aerospace and defense manufacturing systems, offering enterprise software platforms, advanced tooling design, and highly automated production capabilities for the sector. The company is hiring full stack engineers, manufacturing and tooling specialists, infrastructure and identity management experts, and workforce systems architects to support its rapid scaling.
View all jobs at HadrianLikely interview questions
- Walk us through a robotic manipulation system you've developed end-to-end—from perception through planning to control. What were the biggest challenges?
- Describe your experience with motion planning and kinematics. How have you handled collision avoidance and trajectory optimization in real hardware?