Program Manager- Hypersonic Vehicle
Stratolaunch · Mojave, California, United States
Posted 12 days ago · $134,000-$158,600
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 12 days Stratolaunch's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 98% of Stratolaunch's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Stratolaunch
- high 36 stale, 1 reposted of 60 open
- Hiring momentum
- 83 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Stratolaunch's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Stratolaunch.
About this role
As a Program Manager at Stratolaunch, you will oversee the execution and integration of launch platform projects, ensuring they meet schedule, budget, and technical objectives. Your role involves managing cross-functional teams, mitigating risks, and driving affordability initiatives while supporting flight tests and customer interactions. You will also be responsible for developing schedules, managing costs, and preparing business proposals for government contracts.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Stratolaunch as an employer.
What you need
- Knowledge of certified and experimental heavy aircraft
- Experience with flight and/or launch vehicle testing
- Experience in aircraft maintenance and heavy aircraft integration
- Experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver flight-ready aircraft
- Experience with program financial analysis and variance analysis
- Ability to develop and analyze data and present findings
What you get
- 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
- Relocation eligible to local area – Mojave, CA
- 9/80 schedule
Worth weighing
- Role requires support during off-nominal hours and weekends
- Candidates must be onsite in Mojave at least 80% of the time
- Travel estimated to be approximately 10% or less
- Base salary and leveling are case-by-case, with no specific figures listed
Summarised from Stratolaunch's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Stratolaunch on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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