Stratolaunch · 1 week ago
Payload Deputy Program Manager
Mojave, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$152K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expStratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. They are seeking a Staff Program Manager / Deputy Program Manager to be responsible for the integration of customer payloads onto their Talon-A hypersonic vehicles and manage the flight program.
AerospaceInnovation ManagementManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop interface requirements for payload integration
Support all phases of development from initial business proposal development through successful payload integration and checkout, through hypersonic flight and data delivery
Responsible for cost, schedule, safety, and security of the payloads hypersonic program
Contribute to the business plan with forecasts of schedule, budget, and personnel
Implement program management tools, as needed, to facilitate program execution
Coordinate across multiple Stratolaunch departments to ensure the customer milestones are met while providing customers with an optimal experience
Develop the payload integration schedule, starting from receipt of payload through return of the payload and delivery of customer data
Generate and maintain Payload Interface Control Documents
Coordinate with the engineering, manufacturing, and operations team to perform physical payload integration
Work with customers to verify functional performance after payload integration
Work with customers, engineering, and operations teams to develop ground and flight test plans to support customer objectives
Advocate for the customer, or potential customer, in internal venues
Be responsible for updating and maintaining the Talon-A Payload User’s Guide
Evaluate payload risks and mitigation plans to determine adequacy and effectiveness
Assist with the coordination of flight test data reduction, customer report generation, and delivery
Support the preparation of business proposals to the US Government and industry
Regular and comprehensive communication to the Talon-A program leadership team
Coordinate and help resolve technical challenges related to payload integration
Contribute to the integration of complex aerospace systems
Travel, as needed, to support the company
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of, and experience with, one or more of these disciplines: large aerospace technical management, structural design, mechanical engineering, avionics or electrical engineering, subcontracts and procurement, personnel management, aircraft systems, aircraft operations, launch vehicle integration, ground systems, payload interfaces, and functional testing
Experience integrating customer (internal or external) needs into a larger program
Ability to work on their own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals
Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
Ability to obtain a security clearance at the TS level
Bachelor's degree (BS) in engineering, physics, or mathematics or business from an accredited institution and 10-plus years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience with requirements development with a focus on interface management
Experience with complex aerospace system development, integration, and testing
Experience with U.S. government acquisition processes
Preferred
Hypersonic vehicle experience
Experience with sensor integration
Experience with high-temperature materials, thermal protection systems, or optical windows
Program Management experience with U.S. government agencies
Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments
Benefits
9/80 schedule
Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Stratolaunch
Stratolaunch designs, manufactures, and launches aerospace vehicles and technologies to fulfill several important national needs, including the need for reliable, routine access to space and the need to significantly advance the nation’s ability to design and operate hypersonic vehicles.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$24.7MKey Investors
Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
2025-01-09Grant· $24.7M
Leadership Team
Zachary Krevor
Chief Executive Officer and President
Recent News
Research and Markets
2025-06-13
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