About the role#
Hadrian is building the data backbone for autonomous factories. As an intern, you will work with real production data from the factory floor. You will join a team of engineers and analysts to build the pipelines and models that help us scale. This is a hands-on role where your work will directly influence operational decisions.
What you'll do#
- Build and maintain data pipelines that move machine, production, quality, and program data from the factory floor into our warehouse.
- Model and structure datasets that engineering, operations, and quality teams rely on for daily decision-making.
- Analyze production data to surface insights on throughput, capacity, cycle time, yield, and machine utilization.
- Develop dashboards, metrics, and reporting that improve visibility into factory performance and program status.
- Prototype statistical or machine learning approaches for problems like anomaly detection, demand forecasting, or process optimization.
What you'll need#
- Current university student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, or Industrial/Aerospace Engineering.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Proficiency in Python and SQL.
- Familiarity with data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, or cloud data warehouses.
- Working knowledge of statistics and the ability to turn a messy dataset into a defensible conclusion.
Location & details#
- Location: Torrance, California (On-site).
- Terms: Fall 2026, Winter 2027, or Summer 2027.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About Hadrian
Hadrian operates as a defense and space manufacturing company based in Los Angeles. Founded in 2021, the firm builds autonomous factories to support the production of aerospace and defense systems. It provides manufacturing services for rockets, satellites, aircraft, and ships. The company employs over 600 people and focuses on scaling its factory automation platform.
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