Operations Internship (Summer 2027)

Hybron Inc•Hawthorne, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hybron is hiring a full-time, in-person Operations Intern for the summer of 2027 at its Hawthorne facility. The internship will run for at least 10 weeks. The role spans operations, finance, and business development at an early-stage advanced manufacturing company, with opportunities to take ownership of meaningful work from the first week. The intern will support Hybron's operations function, including handling materials and parts, maintaining inventory, managing purchase orders, supporting facility operations, processing invoices, and assisting leadership with scheduling and meeting preparation. The role also includes market research and proposal support. The intern will develop trackers and processes for ongoing team use and own an end-to-end project to present to leadership at the end of the summer.

Requirements

U.S. Person status pursuant to the EAR and ITAR definitions.
Attend or have recently graduated from a university in Summer 2027; eligible students include rising college sophomores through Spring/Summer 2027 graduates.
Available to work full-time, Monday through Friday, in person at the Hawthorne facility for at least 10 weeks in Summer 2027.
Strong organization and follow-through, including tracking details and closing loops without reminders.
Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Ability to give, receive, and integrate feedback, with self-awareness and a positive attitude.
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 role requiring prioritization 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 records.
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.