Solid Rocket Vertical Test Stand (1C) Program Manager

Air Force Research Laboratory; Rosamond (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

Air Force Research Laboratory in Rosamond, CA is seeking a Program Manager for the Solid Rocket Vertical Test Stand. The role includes managing cost, schedule, and performance for rocket test programs. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance and relevant experience or degrees in aerospace or related fields. The position offers telework options and a referral bonus. Join a legacy of innovation in rocket technology development and support the Air & Space Forces.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• One year of experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost, schedule, performance, and technical risks for test programs.
• Oversee engineering, test, and quality assurance tasks.
• Support priority test programs and maintain test stand readiness.

Skills

Program management

Communication skills

Team building

Education

BS or graduate degree in Aerospace Engineering

PMP or similar professional certification

Job description

Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 1 May 2026. The AFRL Motor Testing Branch is seeking a Solid Rocket Vertical Test Stand (1C) Program Manager to join the team. The position is located at the AFRL Rocket Laboratory at Edwards AFB, CA. For more than 60 years, the AFRL Rocket Laboratory at Edwards AFB has contributed to several technology developments in rocket engines, including those of Saturn, Titan, Space Shuttle, and all major intercontinental ballistic missiles and current space launchers. Today, the site continues to enable technology leaps in hypersonics, solid rocket boosters, in-space propulsion, and liquid rockets for defense and commercial space in support for the Air & Space Forces.

Position Duties

• Managing cost, schedule, performance, and technical risks for liquid and solid rocket test programs.
• Manages tasks associated with engineering, program control, configuration management, test, manufacturing, quality assurance and integrated logistics support.
• Supports two current test programs designated by the RQ Director as our #1 priority, and the maintenance and enhancement of the test stand to sustain readiness for future test programs.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Eligible for a Referral Bonus

Yes

Required Qualifications

• United States Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required Secret security clearance.
• Must have one year of experience at the DR-I/DO-I (GS-11 or equivalent) grade level.
• Must have BS or graduate degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Management, other Program Management related field, and/or PMP or other similar professional certification.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in program management with responsibility for managing cost/schedule/performance.
• Experience in either rocket or flight test.
• Strong and effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong and effective teams, both internally and with external stakeholders.
• Graduate level degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Management, other Program Management related field, and/or PMP or other similar professional certification.

Additional Information

Requisition Number 54343

Series

0861 1101