Contracts Specialist

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 2x cheaper. By combining advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we’re reinventing how America produces its most critical parts.

We recently raised a $260M Series C to accelerate this mission. Our new 270,000 sq. ft. Mesa, AZ factory will create hundreds of new jobs and expand Hadrian’s ability to deliver at scale. Backed by Lux Capital, Founders Fund, and Andreessen Horowitz, we’re building a cornerstone of America’s industrial future.

The Role

Hadrian is seeking a Contract Specialist (Contracts Paralegal) to support our legal and business operations by managing the full lifecycle of vendor and customer contracts. You will work closely with our internal sales, procurement, and legal teams to ensure all agreements are accurately drafted, negotiated, and executed in line with company policies and compliance standards. This is a hands-on role critical to ensuring the smooth operation of Hadrian’s expanding commercial and supply chain activities.

What You’ll Do

Lead Contracting Strategy and Execution

• Oversee and direct Hadrian’s contracting activities across all business areas, ensuring legal, operational, and strategic alignment.
  

• Drive complex, multi-year technology programs from initial capture through successful transition to Department of Defense programs of record.
  

• Develop and implement contracting best practices that balance compliance, agility, and business efficiency.
  

Commercial Contracting and Vendor Management

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of vendor and customer contracts, including intake, drafting, negotiation, execution, and renewal.
  

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, such as NDAs, purchase orders, master service agreements, and sales contracts.
  

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders — including Sales, Finance, Operations, and Compliance — to ensure contracts meet business needs and adhere to legal and regulatory standards.
  

• Track key contract terms, deliverables, renewals, and obligations using contract management systems to maintain transparency and accountability.
  

• Maintain and continuously improve contract templates, clause libraries, and document repositories to support efficiency and consistency.
  

• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline contracting workflows and reduce turnaround times.
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Leadership

• Partner closely with Legal, Compliance, and Sales Operations teams to ensure alignment of contracting activities with company objectives.
  

• Provide strategic counsel and administrative oversight to improve contract operations and strengthen Hadrian’s legal infrastructure.
  

• Represent the legal function in negotiations and internal discussions with key executives, engineers, vendors, and customers.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate or equivalent legal training strongly preferred.
  

• 3–6 years of experience in a contracts, legal operations, or paralegal role supporting vendor or sales agreements.
  

• Familiarity with commercial contract principles, procurement processes, and sales operations.
  

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
  

• Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems a plus.
  

• U.S. citizenship required (ITAR).
  

Compensation

For this role, the target salary range is $110,000 - $135,000 (actual range may vary based on experience).

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

• 100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees
  

• 401(k)
  

• Relocation stipend for out-of-area hires
  

• 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 authorization from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Hadrian provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates and employees with disabilities, including those related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.