Software Engineer Intern
Hadrian, which builds autonomous factories for aerospace and defense manufacturing, is hiring a Software Engineer Intern in Los Angeles. The intern builds internal tools, backend services, APIs, and data pipelines for factory operations, working on real production systems with languages like Python, TypeScript, or Go.
- Compensation
- $46–$51 / hr
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Current university student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, expected graduation December 2027 - June 2028
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python, TypeScript, Go, or similar)
- Familiarity with backend development, APIs, or data engineering
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work through ambiguous technical challenges
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Excitement for manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or industrial systems
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving, highly ambiguous environment
- Willingness to work on-site in Los Angeles, CA
- U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations (ITAR)
Nice to have
- Prior internship or project experience shipping production software
- Interest in manufacturing systems, automation, or industrial software
Full description
Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future
Hadrian is building autonomous factories to reindustrialize America. By combining AI, advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we help aerospace and defense companies build rockets, satellites, aircraft, ships, and other mission-critical systems up to 10x faster and at significantly lower cost.
Following our $1.37B Series D at a $7.87B valuation, Hadrian is rapidly expanding our manufacturing footprint, launching new capabilities across welding, casting, forging, electronics, additive manufacturing, and more, while scaling our Factory-as-a-Service platform to transform how critical products are built.
Backed by leading investors including JPMorgan Chase, Valor Equity Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, 137 Ventures, Lux Capital, T. Rowe Price, and Morgan Stanley, we’re building the future of American manufacturing—and looking for exceptional people to help make it happen.
If you’re ready to take on the most challenging and rewarding work of your career while helping create American manufacturing jobs for generations to come, you’re exactly who we’re looking for.
The Role:
Hadrian is looking for a Software Engineer Intern to join the team building the software backbone of our autonomous factory. You'll work alongside experienced engineers on real production systems from internal tooling and data pipelines to the software that powers factory operations and customer-facing workflows. This is a hands-on role where your code will ship, and your contributions will directly impact how Hadrian scales.
What You’ll Do
- Build and improve internal tools, dashboards, and automation systems that support factory operations
- Contribute to backend services, APIs, and data pipelines used across engineering, operations, and quality teams
- Help design and implement features that improve visibility into production workflows, capacity, and program status
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, program management, and quality to understand requirements and deliver software solutions
- Write clean, well-tested code and participate in code reviews
- Surface technical risks and contribute to architectural discussions
What We’re Looking For
- Current university student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python, TypeScript, Go, or similar)
- Familiarity with backend development, APIs, or data engineering