Aerospace and Defense Program Manager
About The Position
Join Hybron at the intersection of two explosive-growth markets: advanced 155mm artillery munitions (a multi-billion-dollar defense sector surging due to global demand) and precision aerospace components like turbine blades and vanes powering converted aircraft engines for reliable, high-efficiency electricity generation—especially critical for the booming data center industry. As a key player in an early-stage hardware tech startup, you'll wear many hats in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This role demands seamless transitions between deep technical engagement and high-level strategic leadership. We're seeking a proven program manager with 5+ years of experience in project, program, or product management—ideally backed by an engineering foundation and customer-facing success with government entities, international partners, or defense contractors. Direct experience with weapon systems or munitions is a strong plus. In our lean startup culture, we prioritize high common sense, fierce ownership, comfort with ambiguity, and the drive of a true self-starter who thrives on wearing multiple hats. In return, you'll have outsized influence over product direction, company strategy, and industry-shaping innovation in composites and advanced manufacturing. Your contributions will deliver tangible impact—advancing national security through next-generation munitions and enabling the clean, resilient power infrastructure that fuels AI and data centers worldwide. This is a rare chance to accelerate your career in a high-growth environment that rewards bold thinking and rapid execution
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in project, program, or product management
- Engineering foundation
- Customer-facing success with government entities, international partners, or defense contractors
Nice To Haves
- Direct experience with weapon systems or munitions
Responsibilities
- Lead Hybron's 155mm munitions program end-to-end, owning cost, scope, schedule, and performance.
- Serve as the primary interface with engineering teams, technical partners, and stakeholders, actively contributing to product development across both large-caliber munitions and aerospace components.
- Define clear program objectives, milestones, budgets, and success metrics.
- Facilitate a disciplined cadence of internal stakeholder reviews to align priorities, track progress, and deliver on commitments.
- Ensure full compliance with all contractual obligations, statements of work, and regulatory requirements.
- Support the buildout of a flexible, high-velocity supply chain capable of supporting ramping production volumes.
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate program risks across technical, operational, and supply dimensions.
- Lead or represent Hybron in testing, qualification, and certification activities.
- Own initial customer relationships—from account management through delivery and ongoing success.
- Support business development with occasional travel (<25%) and contribute to executive/board presentations as needed.
Benefits
- Paid time off o Vacation – 10+ working days per year o Sick – 5 working days per year o Hybron observes US holidays with several additional days off to keep you charged
- 401K with employer-matched contributions up to 4% of salary
- Healthcare benefits o Medical insurance – 95% EE, 75% DEP employer contribution o Dental insurance – 95% EE, 75% DEP employer contribution o Vision insurance – 95% EE, 75% DEP employer contribution o Life, short and long-term disability insurance – 100% company covered
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
