Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI) Control Officer

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.

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.

The Role:

Hadrian is expanding rapidly and working with government partners to revitalize the submarine industrial base.

We are seeking a Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI) Control Officer to coordinate and administer NNPI requirements across Hadrian. This leader will plan, organize, execute, and monitor all efforts necessary to effect Hadrian’s compliance with NNPI legal and regulatory requirements.

This role is equal parts leader and advisor: coordinating with third-parties, internal stakeholders, and government officials; managing security systems; and executing efficiently to develop and enhance facilities and systems involving NNPI.

The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the NNPI program and experience standing up NNPI-compliant organizations and facilities.

What You’ll Do

• Own, develop, implement, and enhance Hadrian’s NNPI policies, processes, and protocols.
• Partner closely with Hadrian’s IT, security, and manufacturing leadership to manage and safeguard NNPI-related operations.
• Work with third-party and government stakeholders to maintain NNPI-compliant protocols and obtain necessary permissions and approvals.
• Build and lead an NNPI security apparatus comprised of physical and information/cyber security experts.
• Develop and administer NNPI-specific training and indoctrination to Hadrian employees and contractors involved in relevant programs.
• Verify compliance with NNPI requirements, enforce need-to-know barriers, and act as Hadrian’s point of contact for incident response and management.

What We’re Looking For

• 5-7+ years of public or private sector experience in planning, developing, and implementing policies, procedures, and processes related to NNPI and similar topics (e.g., Controlled Nuclear Information Areas and Nuclear Work Areas).
• Deep knowledge of NNPI compliance requirements.
• U.S. citizenship.
• An active U.S. security clearance or eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. Information about security clearances can be found here.
• Proven success building systems from the ground up.
• Strong experience managing multiple workflows and designing scalable systems.
• Experienced strategic partner to senior leaders, managing complex processes and working with government and third-party partners to efficiently tackle difficult problems.
• Comfortability handling sensitive, confidential, and classified materials.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.

BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES

• 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
• Equity

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 https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987.

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.