Corporate Development Analyst

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. What You'll Do As a Corporate Development Analyst at Hadrian, you will play a critical role in identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic acquisitions that accelerate our mission to transform American manufacturing. This is a high-impact role where you'll work directly with senior leadership to shape the future of our company through M&A. Deal Sourcing & Market Intelligence Build and maintain a comprehensive database of acquisition targets across the aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing ecosystem Conduct proactive market mapping to identify strategic opportunities aligned with our technology roadmap and growth strategy Develop relationships with investment bankers, advisors, and industry executives to generate inbound deal flow Track competitive M&A activity and industry trends to inform our strategic positioning Financial Analysis & Modeling Build detailed financial models to evaluate acquisition targets, including DCF analysis, comparable company analysis, and accretion/dilution scenarios Conduct preliminary valuation analysis and develop investment thesis memos for leadership review Support due diligence workstreams including financial, operational, and commercial analysis Prepare board-level materials summarizing deal rationale, risks, and financial impact Deal Execution Support Coordinate cross-functional due diligence teams across finance, legal, product, and operations Manage data room setup and organization, ensuring all stakeholders have access to critical information Support negotiation processes by preparing analysis and scenario modeling as deal terms evolve Track deal timelines and key milestones to ensure efficient execution from LOI to close Integration Planning Partner with operations teams to develop Day 1 integration plans for acquired companies Support post-close value capture initiatives and track integration progress against key metrics Document lessons learned and contribute to the development of our M&A playbook Required Qualifications 1-3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, consulting, or corporate development Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field Expert-level proficiency in Excel and financial modeling Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and make recommendations Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing sectors Familiarity with manufacturing operations, supply chains, or industrial automation Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously with competing deadlines Strong business judgment and strategic thinking capabilities Self-starter mentality with a bias for action and ownership What Sets You Apart Deep curiosity about how things are made and passion for American manufacturing Ability to move quickly without sacrificing quality or rigor Comfort with ambiguity and ability to build processes from scratch Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across functions Excitement about contributing to national security and technological advancement Compensation & BenefitsSalary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 This is the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. 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.

Created: 2026-03-04