Hadrian is hiring: Recruiting Manager in Los Angeles

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About Hadrian

Hadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships up to 10× faster and up to 2× cheaper. By combining advanced software, robotics, and full‑stack manufacturing, we are reinventing how America produces its most critical parts. We recently raised $260 million in Series C to accelerate this mission. We are opening a new facility in Mesa, Arizona—a 270,000‑sq‑ft plant that will create 350 jobs immediately and will support thousands of future hires. We are launching Hadrian Maritime to serve naval production and introducing a Factory‑as‑a‑Service model that delivers complete systems instead of individual parts. Our fast‑growing team is united by a shared mission to reindustrialize American manufacturing for the 21st century and beyond.

The Role

As a Recruiting Manager, you will lead and support a small team of recruiters while owning full‑cycle searches for high‑priority roles. This role balances people leadership, delivering great results, and direct requisition ownership. You’ll report to the VP of People & Talent and collaborate closely with business leaders to scale Hadrian’s hiring efforts.

What You’ll Do

• Manage, mentor, and inspire a team of recruiters, providing regular feedback, growth opportunities, and performance accountability.
• Act as a player‑coach by directly running requisitions and closing candidates for priority Software Engineering positions.
• Set clear goals and expectations for the team, tracking progress through dashboards and data reviews.
• Foster a high‑performance, collaborative recruiting culture grounded in continuous improvement.
• Help define and drive Hadrian’s recruiting strategy, shaping how we scale talent.
• Use data to identify bottlenecks, forecast hiring needs, and inform strategic decisions.
• Drive adoption of recruiting best practices across the team (e.g., structured interviews, consistent candidate communication, rigorous pipeline management).
• Contribute to broader talent initiatives around tools, operations, and employer branding.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of recruiting experience, including 2+ years managing recruiting teams larger than 3.
• A builder comfortable creating structure where it doesn’t exist and scaling systems as the team grows.
• A leader who leads with empathy and clarity, motivating teams through change and growth.
• Highly organized and data‑driven, with a strong command of recruiting metrics and how to use them.
• A track record of closing high‑caliber candidates across a range of functions.

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience in startup environments, agency‑to‑in‑house transitions, or scaling recruiting operations.

Benefits

• 100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees.
• 401(k)
• Relocation stipend if you’re moving from outside of LA.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, reproductive rights, or any other protected characteristic. When necessary, the company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled candidates and employees.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Human Resources

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Salary: $130,000.00 – $150,000.00