Director of Cost Estimation
Hadrian AutomationLos Angeles, California, United States
Posted November 17, 2025
190000 - 260000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Hadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships up to 10x faster and up to 2x cheaper.
Job Description
Hadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships up to 10x faster and up to 2x cheaper. We are seeking a Director of Cost Estimation to lead and scale our design-for-manufacturing (DFM), estimation and quote function.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- 10+ years overall experience, including 5 years directly leading teams
- 3 years of experience in precision parts manufacturing, including one or more of: 5-axis CNC machining, mill-turn, turn-mill
- Experience managing large cross-functional teams (engineering, commercial, manufacturing operations)
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder-management skills
- Experience in aerospace, defense, maritime, and/or aviation environments, including part portfolios and procurement cycles
- Experience building teams at a hypergrowth startup
Benefits
- 100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
- 401k
- Relocation stipend if you’re moving from outside of LA
- Flexible vacation policy