Hypersonic Vehicle Program Manager: Lead Flight Tests

Telemetry Today LLC; California; On-site; USD 134,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

401(k) match (50%)

Job summary

Stratolaunch is seeking a seasoned Program Manager with a decade of leadership experience to drive complex aerospace programs from design to flight test. You will lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment, manage budgets, risks, and customer relationships, and report to executive leadership.

On-site in Mojave, CA, with travel as needed. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and TS clearance eligibility, with a track record of delivering high‑complexity programs on time and within

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in technical/program management
• 5+ years in senior/principal leadership in aerospace/defense/high-tech sectors
• Experience managing large, multi-disciplinary programs with budgets > $100M
• Experience with subcontractors, procurement, aircraft systems and launch vehicle integration
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS security clearance
• Strong facilitation, negotiation, and executive communication skills
• Proven ability to lead in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic program initiatives and present information in executive forums
• Mentor program managers and team leads
• Oversee multiple programs with cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer satisfaction
• Maintain strong customer relationships and drive results
• Develop and implement advanced program management processes and tools
• Make high-impact decisions on resources, risk, and direction
• Lead forecasting, budgeting, revenue recognition, and invoicing
• Communicate program vision and progress to stakeholders
• Travel domestically and internationally as required

Skills

Leadership

Urgency

Program Management

Executive Communication

Risk Management

Analytical Thinking

Security Clearance

Change Leadership

Cross-functional Leadership

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Project

Job description

Stratolaunch is seeking a seasoned Program Manager with a decade of leadership experience to drive complex aerospace programs from design to flight test. You will lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment, manage budgets, risks, and customer relationships, and report to executive leadership.

On-site in Mojave, CA, with travel as needed. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and TS clearance eligibility, with a track record of delivering high‑complexity programs on time and within