GM, Systems — Aerospace & Defense P&L Leader

Stratolaunch- Huntsville; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 196,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

401(k) employer match up to 50%

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

Stratolaunch Huntsville is seeking a General Manager, Systems to lead a multi-program aerospace and defense operation with full P&L responsibility. You will drive strategy, budgets, and growth while delivering complex subsystems to prime contractors.

The role requires 20+ years in aerospace/defense with P&L ownership, and a strong program management background. MBA or related advanced degree is preferred; hybrid collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and business development.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of progressive leadership experience in aerospace/defense or related high-tech manufacturing with direct P&L ownership.
• Strong financial acumen: budgeting, forecasting, and margin management.
• Proven ability to hire, develop, and scale high-performing teams.
• Experience leading through directors or managers across program, production, and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Hold full P&L ownership for the business unit and drive revenue, cash, bookings and profit.
• Develop annual budgets, multi-year forecasts, and strategic objectives.
• Lead pricing, cost-reduction, and productivity initiatives for growth.
• Oversee multiple product lines, manage risks, and drive program execution.
• Engage customers, partners, and leaders while reporting performance to executives.

Skills

P&L ownership

Strategic leadership

Aerospace/defense industry experience

Program management

Budgeting & forecasting

Team building & talent development

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or Business Admin

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Stratolaunch Huntsville is seeking a General Manager, Systems to lead a multi-program aerospace and defense operation with full P&L responsibility. You will drive strategy, budgets, and growth while delivering complex subsystems to prime contractors.

The role requires 20+ years in aerospace/defense with P&L ownership, and a strong program management background. MBA or related advanced degree is preferred; hybrid collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and business development.