Stratolaunch will employ a multi-stage booster to ensure access to multiple orbits. Backed by Space Capital.
About the role
Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis. We consider several factors to ensure a competitive offer, including your location, educational background, and a comprehensive assessment of the skills and experience demonstrated during your interviews.
What they're looking for
- Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in aerospace program management, aircraft operations, flight‑test integration, or mission‑execution leadership
- Direct experience working with certified and/or experimental heavy aircraft or complex flight‑test execution
- Strong technical background (engineering degree or equivalent technical experience)
- Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional teams within high‑tempo, technically complex aerospace environments
- Proven ability to deliver cost, schedule, and technical performance under demanding operational conditions
- A strong sense of urgency, with the ability to make tough decisions in a technical environment
More about this role
Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment. We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security.
To achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a Principal Program Manager – Launch Platforms with 15+ years of experience leading complex aerospace flight‑test, aircraft integration, or mission‑operations programs. This senior role is responsible for overseeing the full portfolio of launch platform activities, including certified and experimental aircraft integration, modification, maintenance, and mission‑readiness operations in support of high‑tempo hypersonic test campaigns.
The ideal candidate has deep flight‑test or aircraft operations experience, strong technical acumen, and demonstrated leadership within highly matrixed environments. The Principal PM will shape launch platform strategy, integrate technical readiness with operational...
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