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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.
Job Responsibility:
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
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
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
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
Requirements:
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
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.
Nice to have:
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
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
What we offer:
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
401k
Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need