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Stratolaunch · 2 days ago

Launch Platform Program Manager

Mojave, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$152K/yr - $200K/yr

10+ years exp

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator focused on hypersonic testing, and they are seeking a Staff Program Manager to oversee launch platform projects. This role involves managing schedules, costs, and technical objectives while leading cross-functional teams to enhance flight test execution and mission affordability.

AerospaceInnovation ManagementManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the execution and integration of all launch platform service-center projects, delivering on-schedule, on-budget, and with completion of all project objectives

Own launch platform risks. Mitigate the flight test risks and drive issues to closure with timely actions to ensure positive results are delivered to our customers

Lead the service-center integration of one-off aircraft modification and aircraft maintenance projects

Develop schedules and resource plans to complete all elements of launch platform execution

Track maintenance and special-project costs over time and analyze variances. Accountable for achieving the launch platform budgets

Support and plan for all variable flight costs, including fuel, maintenance, flight crew proficiency flights, etc

Drive affordability and efficiency into launch platform execution to increase mission profitability

Lead Program Reviews for all launch platforms

Serve as a program representative in internal and customer-facing meetings, as required

Work with Finance and company leadership to ensure planning and financial tracking processes and procedures meet US Government contracting requirements

Develop and drive critical program management launch platform metrics for the program

Coordinate and help resolve program financial challenges, as required

Support the preparation of business proposals to the US Government and industry

Travel, as required, to support launch platform execution

Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments

Qualification

Heavy aircraft experienceFlight test executionProgram financial analysisRisk managementSchedule developmentData analysisAnalytical problem-solvingCustomer communicationTeam leadershipInitiative

Required

Knowledge of, and experience with, both certified and experimental heavy aircraft

Knowledge of, and experience with, one or more of these disciplines: Flight and/or launch vehicle testing, aircraft maintenance, heavy aircraft integration and testing, flight test scheduling and cost tracking

Experience leading and working with engineers, technicians, testers, and customers to deliver flight-ready aircraft

Experience developing schedules and managing teams who are motivated to achieve challenging test goals

Experience with program financial analysis, including variance analysis and developing forecasts

Experience with driving risk and issues to closure in a timely manner

Ability to develop and analyze data, and present findings to customers and management

Strong analytical problem-solving skills and ability to implement sound critical thinking skills

Ability to work on their own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals

Ability to work under tight deadlines, managing multiple priorities in a dynamic and changing environment

Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance

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

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.

Founded in 2011

Huntsville, Alabama, USA

201-500 employees