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Stratolaunch

Program Manager- Launch Platforms

Stratolaunch · Mojave, California, United States

Posted 20 days ago · $134,000-$158,600

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
20 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, cost, and technical objectives. Your responsibilities will include managing cross-functional teams, developing schedules, and mitigating risks associated with flight tests. You will work closely with various departments to deliver flight-ready aircraft and drive affordability and reliability in operations, often requiring problem-solving in a dynamic environment.

Our read on this posting4.2out of 5
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, and experience with, both certified and experimental heavy aircraft.
  • Knowledge of, and experience with, 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.

What you get

  • Relocation eligible to local area – Mojave, CA
  • 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

Worth weighing

  • Position requires supporting flight tests during off-nominal hours and weekends.
  • Candidates are expected to be onsite in Mojave >= 80% of normal work days.
  • Travel is estimated to be approximately 10% or less.

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Listed by Stratolaunch on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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