Operations Internship (Summer 2027)

Hybron•Hawthorne, CA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Hybron is an advanced manufacturing company developing lightweight composites at mass-production scale. Its manufacturing process enables complex, high-performance composite parts to be produced 10–100 times faster than traditional methods and at a fraction of the cost. The company is commercializing composite products including artillery shells, solid rocket motor nozzles, gas turbine engine components, and airframes. The Operations Intern will work across Hybron’s operations function at its Hawthorne facility. This full-time, in-person internship runs for at least 10 weeks in summer 2027. The work is varied and may span operations, finance, and business development. The intern will take on real work from the first week, build trackers and processes the team will continue using, and own an end-to-end project to present to leadership at the end of the summer. The role suits a self-starter who is organized, adaptable, and willing to support business needs across both facility and leadership activities. The position requires U.S. Person status under EAR and ITAR definitions. Students attending or recently graduated from university in summer 2027 are invited to apply, including students from rising sophomore through spring/summer 2027 graduate.

Requirements

Be a U.S. Person under EAR and ITAR definitions.
Be attending or recently graduated from university in summer 2027; applicants may range from rising college sophomores through spring/summer 2027 graduates.
Be available to work full-time, Monday through Friday, in person at the Hawthorne facility for at least 10 weeks in summer 2027.
Demonstrate strong organization and follow-through, including tracking details and closing loops without reminders.
Have strong collaboration and communication skills.
Be capable of giving, receiving, and integrating feedback, with self-awareness and a positive attitude.
Have a passion for cutting-edge products and manufacturing technology, especially in aerospace and defense.

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 another job requiring juggling priorities and reliability.
Experience with accounting, purchasing, or CRM software.
Experience with no-code, automation, or AI tools.
Passion for defense, aerospace, manufacturing, or startups.

Responsibilities

Receive and ship materials and parts, including export-controlled items.
Maintain accurate inventory.
Place and track purchase orders.
Help run the facility.
Process and reconcile invoices.
Support leadership with scheduling and meeting preparation.
Assist with market research and proposals.
Build trackers and processes for continued team use.
Own a project from start to finish and present it to leadership at the end of the summer.