Administrative Assistant, Office of the CEO
About this role
Hadrian is hiring a Administrative Assistant, Office of the CEO, full-time, on-site in Los Angeles, CA, in the Aerospace sector.
Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future
Hadrian is building autonomous factories to reindustrialize America. By combining AI, advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we help aerospace and defense companies build rockets, satellites, aircraft, ships, and other mission-critical systems up to 10x faster and at significantly lower cost.
Following our $1.37B Series D at a $7.87B valuation, Hadrian is rapidly expanding our manufacturing footprint, launching new capabilities across welding, casting, forging, electronics, additive manufacturing, and more, while scaling our Factory-as-a-Service platform to transform how critical products are built.
Backed by leading investors including JPMorgan Chase, Valor Equity Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, 137 Ventures, Lux Capital, T. Rowe Price, and Morgan Stanley, we’re building the future of American manufacturing—and looking for exceptional people to help make it happen.
If you’re ready to take on the most challenging and rewarding work of your career while helping create American manufacturing jobs for generations to come, you’re exactly who we’re looking for.
The Role
We are seeking an Administrative Assistantto support the Office of the CEO in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This high-trust position offers early-career professionals a unique opportunity to gain foundational experience in operational excellence within a rapidly growing organization. You will report to the Executive Assistant to ensure seamless day-to-day operations, with a strong focus on discretion, responsiveness, and organizational efficiency.
What you will do:
Keep the day-to-day rhythm of the Office of the CEO running smoothly, working in close partnership with the Executive Assistant, who sets daily priorities and direction.
Own personal and off-site support for the CEO, including errands, personal appointment scheduling, and time-sensitive requests that fall outside standard business hours.
Act as a true extension of the Executive Assistant, absorbing scheduling, follow-through, and standalone projects so the Office of the CEO stays focused on its highest-value work.
Serve as the communication liaison between the Office of the CEO and internal stakeholders, ensuring every interaction is timely, clear, professional, and handled with discretion.
Coordinate all domestic and international travel end to end, from flights, ground transportation, and accommodations through detailed itineraries, and adjust in real time when plans shift.
Support external visits and internal gatherings hosted by the Office of the CEO, from early planning through on-site execution and follow-up.
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3+ years of experience in Executive Assistant role or related position to provide direct personal support to the CEO.
Trustworthy to the highest degree: discreet, professional, and comfortable handling confidential info .
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and applications, such as: MS Outlook, inbox management, and MS Lists.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to carry out work and other related tasks.
24/7 mindset: availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.
Hyper detail-oriented: you don’t let anything slip .
What Will Set You Apart
Experience in a fast-paced startup or high-volume fast paced role.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to anticipate needs and solve problems independently.
Demonstrated experience supporting executives or working in high-trust environments requiring discretion and professionalism.
Interest in advanced industries such as aerospace, manufacturing, or frontier technology.
Additional Information:
This position requires physical activities such as standing, bending, reaching, sitting, walking, and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
Occasional travel required, primarily to provide support for onsite visits, meetings, or launches involving the Office of the CEO.
Compensation
For this role, the target salary range is $100,000 - 120,000 (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 plans for employees
401k
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
Benefits for Full-time Employees
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
401kRelocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.
Flexible vacation policy
Equity
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, 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.
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About Hadrian
Hadrian
Software-defined precision manufacturing for aerospace and defense. Torrance, CA.
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