Tech Lead, Offensive Security
Hadrian Automation2 months ago
Responsibilities
- Build and run red-team operations, penetration testing, and adversary emulation across software, robotics and OT, cloud, and physical devices
- Perform reverse engineering and vulnerability research on firmware, embedded controllers, and third-party manufacturing components
- Develop AI-driven offensive tooling and assess Hadrian’s AI and autonomy systems
- Drive security findings to remediation with engineering and the blue team
- Run purple-team exercises and measure risk reduction over time
- Represent Hadrian’s security posture to customers, auditors, and DoD stakeholders
Requirements
- Deep, hands-on red-team and penetration-testing experience at a top-tier engineering organization
- Strong reverse engineering skills using Ghidra, IDA Pro, or Binary Ninja, with a record of finding and weaponizing real vulnerabilities
- Proficiency building offensive tooling in Python, Go, or C/C++ and leveraging AI to accelerate offensive work
- Ability to operate autonomously, set strategy, and own outcomes without an initial team
- Must meet U.S. person or required authorization conditions under ITAR
- Hardware, embedded, or OT/ICS security experience is a plus
- Experience with JTAG/UART, firmware extraction, and industrial protocols is a plus
- Recognized security research presence through DEF CON, Black Hat, or Recon talks, published research, or CVEs is a plus
- Experience attacking or securing AI and agentic systems is a plus
- Aerospace, defense, robotics, or manufacturing background is a plus
- Experience establishing a red team or offensive program from zero is a plus
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for full-time employees
- 401(k)
- Relocation support may be provided in certain situations based on business need
- Flexible vacation policy
- Equity
About Hadrian Automation
Hadrian Automation builds autonomous, software-driven factories that manufacture precision components for aerospace and defense programs, including rockets, satellites, aircraft, and ships. The company operates a Factory-as-a-Service platform, combining AI, robotics, and full-stack machining and fabrication to deliver critical parts and production capacity. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Los Angeles, it is privately held and expanding capabilities across welding, casting, forging, electronics, and additive manufacturing.