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

The Associate General Counsel, Government Contracts will report to the General Counsel and will serve as a key subject-matter expert on government contracting, providing strategic legal guidance across the lifecycle of U.S. government and defense-related programs.

This is a senior, high-impact role for an experienced government contracts attorney who is comfortable operating with autonomy, advising executive leadership, negotiating agreements, tracking and advising on compliance, and enabling a fast-growing business to succeed in a highly regulated environment. You will help shape how Hadrian engages with government customers and defense primes while balancing compliance, risk, and execution velocity.

What You’ll Do

Serve as a key legal advisor on U.S. government contracts and subcontracts, including prime and subcontractor relationships

Advise on FAR, DFARS, and related agency regulations, including clause applicability and flow-down requirements

Partner with Business Development, Program Management, Finance, and Operations on government-related pursuits, contract negotiations, execution, and longterm compliance

Review, negotiate, and support: government contracts and task orders; subcontracts with defense primes and government suppliers; teaming agreements, CRADAs, and other collaboration agreements

Provide guidance on compliance topics including cost accounting, audits, data rights, cybersecurity obligations, and procurement integrity

Support internal stakeholders on contract performance issues, modifications, claims, disputes, and terminations

Develop scalable processes, templates, and training related to government contracting compliance

Collaborate with Legal Operations and Compliance teams to ensure systems support regulatory requirements

Retain and manage outside counsel and consultants (and associated budgets) as needed for specialized government contracting matters

What We’re Looking For

JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

10-15+ years of experience practicing government contracts law in a firm and/or in-house environment

Significant experience supporting defense, aerospace, or national security-related programs

Deep working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government contracting principles

Experience advising on both prime contracts and subcontracts

Strong business judgment and ability to draft contract language, think creatively, tackle novel legal questions, and provide practical, risk-based guidance

Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with senior leaders

Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-growth environments

What Sets You Apart

In-house government contracts experience at a defense, aerospace, or manufacturing company

Prior experience at a defense prime, major subcontractor, or government-focused law firm

Familiarity with classified or export-controlled programs