What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Specialist position at Hadrian?
Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future
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. By combining advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we are reinventing how America produces its most critical parts.
We’re accelerating our mission with the launch of Factory 3 in Mesa, Arizona, a 290,000-square-foot facility creating 350 new jobs. We are expanding rapidly to support thousands of future hires, launching Hadrian Maritime to expand into naval production, and introducing a Factory-as-a-Service model that delivers complete systems instead of individual parts.
Hadrian is backed by leading investors including T. Rowe Price, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, and Andreessen Horowitz, our fast-growing team is united around reindustrializing American manufacturing for the 21st century and beyond.
The Role
We are seeking an EHS Specialist to support safety operations at our Mesa, AZ facility, known as Factory 3, while helping build and scale EHS systems across the company. At Hadrian, we are building a culture where zero incidents is the standard, and every team member plays a role in preventing harm through ownership, participation, and continuous improvement. In this role, you will partner with site leadership and employees to identify risks, strengthen safe work practices, and implement simple, effective safety systems that support the work and improve how we operate. You will foster an environment of open communication, where hazards are addressed quickly, questions are encouraged, and EHS operates as a trusted partner to the business, driving practical, solution-focused improvements that enhance safety, operations, and long-term sustainability.
As the EHS Specialist, you will serve as the primary point of contact for EHS at the Mesa facility and work closely with site leadership and EHS leadership to establish foundational safety processes, ensure compliance, and build a strong, sustainable safety culture. You will develop, implement, and maintain safety programs and policies that align with regulatory requirements and support Hadrian’s approach to safety by design.
This role is best suited for someone who is hands-on, adaptable, and motivated to build—not just maintain—EHS systems. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, spending time on the floor, solving problems in real time, and helping shape how safety is implemented across a growing company.
What You’ll Do
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 here.
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 inclusive of traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin (including, in California, possession of a drivers license), ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, height or weight, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, exercise of reproductive rights, any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws, or any combination of the above characteristics. When necessary, the Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled candidates and employees, including for candidates or employees who are disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
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. By combining advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we are reinventing how America produces its most critical parts.
We’re accelerating our mission with the launch of Factory 3 in Mesa, Arizona, a 290,000-square-foot facility creating 350 new jobs. We are expanding rapidly to support thousands of future hires, launching Hadrian Maritime to expand into naval production, and introducing a Factory-as-a-Service model that delivers complete systems instead of individual parts.
Hadrian is backed by leading investors including T. Rowe Price, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, and Andreessen Horowitz, our fast-growing team is united around reindustrializing American manufacturing for the 21st century and beyond.
The Role
We are seeking an EHS Specialist to support safety operations at our Mesa, AZ facility, known as Factory 3, while helping build and scale EHS systems across the company. At Hadrian, we are building a culture where zero incidents is the standard, and every team member plays a role in preventing harm through ownership, participation, and continuous improvement. In this role, you will partner with site leadership and employees to identify risks, strengthen safe work practices, and implement simple, effective safety systems that support the work and improve how we operate. You will foster an environment of open communication, where hazards are addressed quickly, questions are encouraged, and EHS operates as a trusted partner to the business, driving practical, solution-focused improvements that enhance safety, operations, and long-term sustainability.
As the EHS Specialist, you will serve as the primary point of contact for EHS at the Mesa facility and work closely with site leadership and EHS leadership to establish foundational safety processes, ensure compliance, and build a strong, sustainable safety culture. You will develop, implement, and maintain safety programs and policies that align with regulatory requirements and support Hadrian’s approach to safety by design.
This role is best suited for someone who is hands-on, adaptable, and motivated to build—not just maintain—EHS systems. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, spending time on the floor, solving problems in real time, and helping shape how safety is implemented across a growing company.
What You’ll Do
- You will serve as the primary EHS resource for Factory 3, supporting daily operations while helping build and improve EHS systems across the site.
- Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor, reinforcing safe behaviors and core safety values
- Identify hazards and partner with teams to implement practical, effective controls
- Lead or support incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions
- Support safety meetings, communication, and employee engagement
- Support standardization of EHS systems across the factory
- Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and training materials
- Provide field-driven feedback to improve program usability and effectiveness
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, ADEQ, and applicable local requirements
- Serve as the site liaison for regulatory inspections and agency interactions
- 4–8 years of EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
- Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, Arizona, and local regulatory requirements
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization
- Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Demonstrated experience implementing EHS programs and engaging cross-functional teams
- Professional certifications such as CSP (or equivalent)
- Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience in high-tech manufacturing environments (automation, robotics, machining)
- Experience building or improving EHS systems in a startup or scaling environment
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
- 401k
- Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.
- Flexible vacation policy
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 here.
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 inclusive of traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin (including, in California, possession of a drivers license), ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, height or weight, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, exercise of reproductive rights, any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws, or any combination of the above characteristics. When necessary, the Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled candidates and employees, including for candidates or employees who are disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.