Stratolaunch
Program Manager, Talon A
$134K–$198K
Mojave, California, United States · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Experience
- At least 5 years in a senior leadership role; 10+ years relevant program management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) or higher in Engineering, Business Management/Administration, or related discipline from an accredited institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S. Citizenship may be required for some positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
About the job
Leads complex aerospace programs spanning reusable hypersonic test vehicle design, manufacturing, and flight testing, with responsibility for delivery, strategy, customers, and cross-functional teams.
What you'll do
- Oversee concurrent programs’ cost, schedule, technical performance, budgets, risks, and customer satisfaction.
- Lead strategic planning, proposals, contract and customer engagement, and program growth initiatives.
- Direct cross-functional teams and provide program reporting to executives and the Board.
What they ask for
- At least 5 years in a senior leadership role in aerospace, defense, or high-technology sectors; the education section also specifies 10+ years of relevant program management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated success managing large, complex, multi-disciplinary programs with annual budgets >$100M.
- Extensive experience in aerospace program management, subcontracts and procurement, personnel management, aircraft systems and operations, launch vehicle integration, and ground systems.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS (Top Secret) security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience working directly with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and major defense contractors.
- Air-launch, launch vehicle, and/or aircraft integration program experience; large transport category or military aircraft operations experience; or PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification.
Pay
$134,000-$198,000 USD base salary
Tools
MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), MS Project
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