Software Engineer Intern

The role

You will build and improve internal tools, dashboards, and automation systems for factory operations. You will contribute to backend services, APIs, and data pipelines used across engineering, operations, and quality teams.

What you will do

• Build and improve internal tools, dashboards, and automation systems that support factory operations
• Contribute to backend services, APIs, and data pipelines used across engineering, operations, and quality teams
• Help design and implement features that improve visibility into production workflows, capacity, and program status
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver software solutions
• Write clean, well-tested code and participate in code reviews
• Surface technical risks and contribute to architectural discussions

Required qualifications

• Current university student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python, TypeScript, Go, or similar)
• Familiarity with backend development, APIs, or data engineering
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work through ambiguous technical challenges
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Excitement for manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or industrial systems
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, highly ambiguous environment
• Willingness to work on-site in Los Angeles, CA

Nice to have

• Prior internship or project experience shipping production software
• Interest in manufacturing systems, automation, or industrial software

Benefits

• Housing support may be available based on business need
• Hands-on experience building software for a high-growth, mission-driven industrial company
• Direct involvement in real production systems
• A front-row seat to how Hadrian is transforming aerospace and defense manufacturing

Before you apply

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the
• Indicate your preferred term(s) when applying

About the company

Hadrian is building autonomous factories to reindustrialize America by combining AI, advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing. They help aerospace and defense companies build mission-critical systems faster and at lower cost.