Staff Program Manager — Manufacturing

Job overview

The Staff Program Manager — Manufacturing role is onsite in Mojave, CA. Compensation is not specified; the posting says base salary and leveling are established case by case. The role supports Stratolaunch’s hypersonic testing and national security programs. The program manager coordinates prototype manufacturing activities and low-rate developmental production. The role integrates technical and manufacturing inputs, manages build plans and risks, and helps ensure prototype hardware is built, controlled, and delivered on schedule against technical and contractual requirements.

What you'll do

• Lead prototype manufacturing activities across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and test
• develop and maintain integrated prototype build plans, schedules, and cost plans
• coordinate manufacturing readiness, tooling, work instructions, configuration management, and build sequencing
• track actions, risks, dependencies, milestones, and delivery impacts
• resolve supply-chain constraints, integration issues, and engineering changes
• support earned-value processes, cost reporting, and forecasting
• coordinate quality, acceptance, documentation, and design iterations
• support customer reviews and contract requirements
• domestic travel as required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff program manager

manufacturing

mojave ca

stratolaunch

prototype manufacturing

low-rate production

aerospace

defense

build planning

program schedule

risk management

domestic travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Healthcare, paid maternity and parental leave, 401(k) company match, and tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Prototype manufacturing program role focused on low-rate builds of approximately one to two units per year; domestic travel as required.

About the employer

Stratolaunch, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. Sector: 33.