Operations Internship (Summer 2027)

Hybron Inc; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

In-person internship

Hands-on projects

Job summary

Hybron Inc. is seeking an Operations Intern for its Hawthorne, CA facility. The role is full-time and in-person, running at least 10 weeks in Summer 2027, with hands-on responsibilities across operations, finance, and business development.

You will gain exposure to receiving, shipping, inventory control, and project management from day one. You will track details, learn purchasing processes, and help run the facility, with opportunities to present a capstone project to leadership at the end of

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. person per EAR/ITAR definitions.
• Open to any university student graduating in Summer 2027.
• Available to work full-time, in person at Hawthorne for at least 10 weeks in Summer 2027.
• Strong organization and follow-through: track details and close loops without reminders.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills; able to take and integrate feedback.

Responsibilities

• Receive and ship materials and parts, including export-controlled items.
• Keep inventory accurate and track purchase orders.
• Process and reconcile invoices; support scheduling and meeting prep.
• Assist with market research and proposals; build trackers and processes.
• Own one project end-to-end and present results to leadership at summer end.

Skills

Organization

Collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing university degree

Tools

CRM software

Accounting software

No-code tools

Automation tools

Job description

Company Overview

Hybron is an advanced manufacturing company that is building lightweight composites at mass production scale. At Hybron, we have pioneered a new composites manufacturing process that enables complex, high performance composite parts to be produced 10-100 times faster than traditional manufacturing, at a fraction of the cost.

We recently closed an oversubscribed $25M seed round, are backed by the Northrop Grumman Technology Accelerator, and are rapidly growing to commercialize and mass produce composite products at a scale never seen before. Our current focus is applying our proprietary process to composite artillery shells, solid rocket motor nozzles, gas turbine engine components, and airframes.

If you want to join a rapidly growing company working on cutting edge composites technology while building capabilities for the warfighter and reshoring U.S. manufacturing, then we want to speak with you.

About the Role

This is a full-time, in-person internship at our Hawthorne facility, running at least 10 weeks in summer 2027. As you will be working at an early-stage deep tech startup, this role will span many different tasks, and no two weeks will look the same. Along with these high expectations comes the chance to own real work from your first week. You’ll see how a fast-growing advanced manufacturer runs from the inside and build skills across operations, finance, and business development.

The Hybron team is growing quickly. We’ve scaled from 2 to over 20 in 18 months, and we’re continuing to grow across the entire business to support more business development, engineering, production, and operations. As an Operations Intern, you’ll work across the entire operations function. Day to day, that means receiving and shipping materials and parts (including export-controlled items), keeping inventory accurate, placing and tracking purchase orders, and helping run the facility. You’ll also process and reconcile invoices, support leadership with scheduling and meeting prep, and help with market research and proposals. Along the way, you’ll build trackers and processes the team keeps using, and own one project end to end that you’ll present to leadership at the end of the summer. This role requires a self-starter who is organized, adaptable, and willing to do whatever the business needs, from the loading dock to the leadership meeting. If you want real responsibility early in your career, we want you.

What We’re Looking For

• U.S. Person status pursuant to the EAR and ITAR definitions.
• Any student attending or recently graduated from university in Summer 2027 is invited to apply! This includes rising college sophomore through Spring/Summer 2027 graduate.
• Available to work full-time, Monday–Friday, in person at our Hawthorne facility for at least 10 weeks in summer 2027.
• Strong organization and follow-through: you track details and close loops without being reminded.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Capable of giving, receiving, and integrating feedback, with self-awareness and a positive attitude
• Passion for working on cutting-edge products and manufacturing technology, especially in the aerospace and defense industries

Nice to Haves

• Coursework or experience in business, economics, finance, accounting, supply chain, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• Work experience in operations, logistics, warehousing, retail, food service, or any job that required juggling priorities and showing up reliably.
• Experience with accounting, purchasing, or CRM software.
• Experience with no-code, automation, or AI tools.
• Passion for defense, aerospace, manufacturing, or startups.

Compensation and Schedule

• $35 per hour
• Housing stipend available
• Mondays – Fridays
• Being in person during the standard schedule is expected daily

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.