Aerospace and Defense Program Manager
El Segundo, CA
Full Time
Experienced
Company Overview
Hybron Technologies is a startup that has developed a new manufacturing method for fiber-reinforced polymer composites that will revolutionize lightweight component production. Our new process solves the major challenges of traditional composites manufacturing, enabling more complex parts to be manufactured with higher quality and greater strength, at 10-100 times the speed. We have already successfully tested our first composite compressor blades in a fighter jet engine and are looking to apply this technology to many other applications in multiple sectors, from energy to aerospace to defense.
Your journey with us is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to shape the future of advanced manufacturing. Our technology will help solve current major problems, namely by increasing the performance and reducing the cost of components for America’s warfighters, increasing the fuel efficiency of systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and bringing back domestic manufacturing. Join us as we work together to create a lighter and brighter future!
About the Role
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
Main 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.
Growth Opportunity and Targets
As you grow with Hybron, your responsibilities are expected to shift and evolve. Our hope and expectation is that you will be able to grow into the following responsibilities:
• Account management spanning domestic and international customers
• Key contributions to the development of additional adjacent products, each unlocking significant revenue and partnership opportunities
• Potential to build and lead a team of account and project managers.
• Opportunity to oversee an entire munitions or aerospace business unit, depending on performance and company growth
Compensation and Schedule
• $133,000 - $211,000 per year
• Significant stock options in the company
• Potential additional compensation
• Mondays – Fridays in-person with infrequent travel/ remote days upon approval
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
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
Hybron Technologies is a startup that has developed a new manufacturing method for fiber-reinforced polymer composites that will revolutionize lightweight component production. Our new process solves the major challenges of traditional composites manufacturing, enabling more complex parts to be manufactured with higher quality and greater strength, at 10-100 times the speed. We have already successfully tested our first composite compressor blades in a fighter jet engine and are looking to apply this technology to many other applications in multiple sectors, from energy to aerospace to defense.
Your journey with us is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to shape the future of advanced manufacturing. Our technology will help solve current major problems, namely by increasing the performance and reducing the cost of components for America’s warfighters, increasing the fuel efficiency of systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and bringing back domestic manufacturing. Join us as we work together to create a lighter and brighter future!
About the Role
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
Main 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.
Growth Opportunity and Targets
As you grow with Hybron, your responsibilities are expected to shift and evolve. Our hope and expectation is that you will be able to grow into the following responsibilities:
• Account management spanning domestic and international customers
• Key contributions to the development of additional adjacent products, each unlocking significant revenue and partnership opportunities
• Potential to build and lead a team of account and project managers.
• Opportunity to oversee an entire munitions or aerospace business unit, depending on performance and company growth
Compensation and Schedule
• $133,000 - $211,000 per year
• Significant stock options in the company
• Potential additional compensation
• Mondays – Fridays in-person with infrequent travel/ remote days upon approval
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
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
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