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.
Valued at $1.6B, 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 Opportunity Hadrian is seeking a
Director of Tax
to build and lead the company’s first internal tax function. This is a foundational, high-impact role responsible for shaping Hadrian’s multi-entity structure, managing state and local tax exposure, and capturing
$100M+ in available tax incentives
across multiple jurisdictions.
You will report initially to the VP of Finance (Max), partner closely with the VP of Strategy and CFO, and interface directly with external advisors and government stakeholders. Over time, this leader will scale into Hadrian’s senior tax executive and build a small, high-performing internal team.
If you want to own tax strategy at one of the fastest-growing industrial technology companies in the country—and create massive enterprise value through world-class tax planning—this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
Own all tax strategy and compliance
across an expanding multi-entity corporate structure (growing from one to ~5–6 entities within 12 months).
Identify, negotiate, and manage state and local tax incentives , including credits tied to headcount expansion, fixed-asset investments, training programs (TTP), and other subsidy mechanisms.
Capture and operationalize major tax credit packages
in partnership with the VP of Strategy (e.g., CA grant of $49M; total credits exceeding $80–100M).
Oversee
federal, state, and local income tax filings
across multiple states, including California and Arizona.
Design optimal entity structures
to maximize credit realization while maintaining compliance and minimizing risk.
Build
ROI frameworks
to quantify and communicate the value of tax initiatives to executive leadership and the Board.
Establish processes
for sales and use tax compliance as operations scale.
Provide guidance on
domestic transfer pricing, state nexus, and future self-insurance programs .
Partner with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Strategy, and external consultants to execute complex tax initiatives.
Support long-term tax planning as Hadrian expands into new facilities, new states, SPVs, and major multi-year industrial programs.
Influence entity design for two new leases currently in negotiation, including one facility exceeding
2M sq ft
in a new state.
What You Bring
10–15+ years
of progressive tax experience, ideally a blend of
Big 4 / large regional public accounting
and industry roles.
Proven track record
structuring entities and capturing substantial state/local incentives or credits .
Experience negotiating
multi-state tax credit programs
and navigating complex jurisdictional rules.
Deep expertise in
corporate income tax, SALT, entity structuring , and familiarity with
domestic transfer pricing .
Ability to translate tax strategy into
clear economic value , presenting ROI and compliance implications to executives and boards.
Strong leadership presence with the ambition and capability to
build a scalable in-house tax organization .
Industry experience in manufacturing, industrials, defense, semiconductors, power generation, or other capital-intensive sectors preferred; open to candidates from high-growth software/SaaS with relevant tax experience.
Why You Should Join
$100M+ in value creation
through strategic tax planning, credit capture, and entity optimization.
Direct influence on
major structural, financial, and incentive decisions —working alongside the VP of Strategy, CFO, CEO, and Board.
Exposure to
state-level negotiations , multi-entity structuring, and advanced incentive programs across a fast-scaling industrial platform.
Opportunity to
build Hadrian’s first internal tax function
and ultimately lead a full-scale tax department.
High ownership, high accountability, high impact
environment.
Benefits
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
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 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.
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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.
Valued at $1.6B, 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 Opportunity Hadrian is seeking a
Director of Tax
to build and lead the company’s first internal tax function. This is a foundational, high-impact role responsible for shaping Hadrian’s multi-entity structure, managing state and local tax exposure, and capturing
$100M+ in available tax incentives
across multiple jurisdictions.
You will report initially to the VP of Finance (Max), partner closely with the VP of Strategy and CFO, and interface directly with external advisors and government stakeholders. Over time, this leader will scale into Hadrian’s senior tax executive and build a small, high-performing internal team.
If you want to own tax strategy at one of the fastest-growing industrial technology companies in the country—and create massive enterprise value through world-class tax planning—this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
Own all tax strategy and compliance
across an expanding multi-entity corporate structure (growing from one to ~5–6 entities within 12 months).
Identify, negotiate, and manage state and local tax incentives , including credits tied to headcount expansion, fixed-asset investments, training programs (TTP), and other subsidy mechanisms.
Capture and operationalize major tax credit packages
in partnership with the VP of Strategy (e.g., CA grant of $49M; total credits exceeding $80–100M).
Oversee
federal, state, and local income tax filings
across multiple states, including California and Arizona.
Design optimal entity structures
to maximize credit realization while maintaining compliance and minimizing risk.
Build
ROI frameworks
to quantify and communicate the value of tax initiatives to executive leadership and the Board.
Establish processes
for sales and use tax compliance as operations scale.
Provide guidance on
domestic transfer pricing, state nexus, and future self-insurance programs .
Partner with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Strategy, and external consultants to execute complex tax initiatives.
Support long-term tax planning as Hadrian expands into new facilities, new states, SPVs, and major multi-year industrial programs.
Influence entity design for two new leases currently in negotiation, including one facility exceeding
2M sq ft
in a new state.
What You Bring
10–15+ years
of progressive tax experience, ideally a blend of
Big 4 / large regional public accounting
and industry roles.
Proven track record
structuring entities and capturing substantial state/local incentives or credits .
Experience negotiating
multi-state tax credit programs
and navigating complex jurisdictional rules.
Deep expertise in
corporate income tax, SALT, entity structuring , and familiarity with
domestic transfer pricing .
Ability to translate tax strategy into
clear economic value , presenting ROI and compliance implications to executives and boards.
Strong leadership presence with the ambition and capability to
build a scalable in-house tax organization .
Industry experience in manufacturing, industrials, defense, semiconductors, power generation, or other capital-intensive sectors preferred; open to candidates from high-growth software/SaaS with relevant tax experience.
Why You Should Join
$100M+ in value creation
through strategic tax planning, credit capture, and entity optimization.
Direct influence on
major structural, financial, and incentive decisions —working alongside the VP of Strategy, CFO, CEO, and Board.
Exposure to
state-level negotiations , multi-entity structuring, and advanced incentive programs across a fast-scaling industrial platform.
Opportunity to
build Hadrian’s first internal tax function
and ultimately lead a full-scale tax department.
High ownership, high accountability, high impact
environment.
Benefits
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
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 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.
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