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Development Program Manager

Stratolaunch · Mojave, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $120,500-$158,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
Stratolaunch's roles stay open a median of 82 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
98% of Stratolaunch's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Stratolaunch
high
60 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
2026-10-24

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 Development Program Manager at Stratolaunch, you will oversee the execution of programs/projects related to the Talon-A Launch System. Your role involves collaborating with various teams to develop requirements, manage schedules, and ensure customer milestones are met. You will lead an integrated product team through the program life cycle, manage budgets, and communicate regularly with stakeholders to keep them informed on progress and challenges.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
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 aerospace program management, subcontracts and procurement, personnel management, aircraft systems, aircraft operations, launch vehicle integration, ground systems
  • Experience with technical aerospace leadership, including working with subcontractors
  • Experience with prototype manufacturing or low-rate production
  • Experience with risk management
  • Facilitation skills and ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills and ability to implement sound critical thinking skills

Nice to have

  • Experience with government agencies (customers and regulatory)
  • Experience with air-launch programs
  • Launch vehicle and/or aircraft integration experience
  • Large transport category or military aircraft operations experience
  • Experience with classified programs and working in a classified environment

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

Worth weighing

  • Semi-frequent travel required to domestic locations
  • No specific salary range mentioned for the Development Program Manager role, only for Sr. and Staff Program Manager levels
  • Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis, which may lead to variability in offers

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Listed by Stratolaunch on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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