Applications Engineering Manager, Defense & Government

Job overview

The Applications Engineering Manager, Defense & Government role is onsite in Austin, TX. Compensation is not specified. The position supports HydroGraph’s Business Development team and its work scaling graphene applications for defense and government markets. The manager leads technical support for government and contractor engagements, coordinating evaluations, application studies, testing, and modeling. The role connects customer needs with product development and research, while supporting business development opportunities for HydroGraph’s graphene.

What you'll do

• Support the VP of Business Development with technical support, strategy, and data development
• serve as a technical expert in government and contractor engagements
• provide customer input to product development and R&D
• support customer trials, evaluations, and implementations
• oversee application data development and subcontractors
• contribute to marketing and technical publications
• collaborate across R&D, product development, marketing, and manufacturing
• represent HydroGraph at industry events.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

applications engineering manager

defense & government

austin tx

hydrograph usa

full-time

onsite

business development

graphene

advanced materials

government programs

customer applications

30–50% travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation, equity participation, and growth opportunity are mentioned
• no specific benefit details are provided.

Why this role

Requires 10+ years of customer-facing technical support experience in advanced materials, chemicals, or industrial sectors; U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance. Travel of 30–50% is required.

About the employer

Hydrograph USA INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.