VP, Space Manufacturing & Production

Outpost; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 275,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Equity

Healthcare

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) match

Lunch stipend

Snacks & beverages

Pet-friendly office

Team events

Job summary

Outpost is building Earth return vehicles and pioneering space logistics. The Vice President of Production will own manufacturing strategy, scale production from prototypes to repeatable operations, and lead a cross-functional team.

You will report to the CTO and collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and program management to deliver high-quality hardware for government and commercial programs. We seek a battle-tested leader with 12+ years in manufacturing leadership, aerospace experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace, Manufacturing, or related engineering discipline.
• 12+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, or operations leadership, with 5+ years in executive leadership roles
• Proven success scaling hardware production in aerospace, automotive, or similarly complex manufacturing environments
• Deep experience with manufacturing processes, supply chain, quality systems, and production planning
• Strong track record building and leading production teams
• Exceptional operational and organizational instincts, with a bias toward action
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with an ability to inspire teams and align stakeholders
• Passion for frontier technology, space, and building something from the ground up

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end production strategy and execution for Outpost's return vehicles
• Build and scale manufacturing processes from low-rate prototype to production
• Lead production planning, scheduling, and capacity management
• Oversee quality systems, manufacturing engineering, and shop floor operations
• Build and lead a high-performing production team, including technicians and manufacturing engineers
• Collaborate closely with engineering leadership on design for manufacturability
• Manage supplier and vendor relationships supporting production
• Drive metrics and reporting to track production impact and efficiency

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing leadership

Aerospace manufacturing

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace, Manufacturing, or related engineering discipline

Job description

Outpost is building Earth return vehicles and pioneering space logistics. The Vice President of Production will own manufacturing strategy, scale production from prototypes to repeatable operations, and lead a cross-functional team.

You will report to the CTO and collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and program management to deliver high-quality hardware for government and commercial programs. We seek a battle-tested leader with 12+ years in manufacturing leadership, aerospace experience,