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 support these advanced program efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a Senior Program Coordinator with 5–10 years of progressive experience coordinating complex technical programs in aerospace, defense, or other high‑consequence environments. This role serves as a senior integrator across the program office to drive clear communication and high‑quality customer deliverables.
The ideal candidate excels in structured coordination, multi-stakeholder communication, and ensuring program activities remain synchronized with requirements, schedules, and contract obligations. They are comfortable navigating dynamic environments, managing large deliverable matrices, and supporting fast-paced technical teams. To be successful, a candidate will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as a willingness to learn and growth within the scope of authority to enhance customer satisfaction for customers and executive leadership.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesCross-Functional Coordination & Integration- Coordinate execution activities across engineering, operations, procurement, finance, and test organizations to ensure alignment with program plans
- Drive effective communication and information flow across diverse functional teams
- Translate program goals into actionable trackers, dashboards, and structured coordination mechanisms
- Support the integration of multi-disciplinary inputs into program schedules, deliverables, and customer-facing materials
- Coordinate customer technical interchange meetings and onsite visits from government partners
- Maintain accurate program documentation, trackers, and coordinated status updates
- Support configuration compliance, documentation completeness, and timely preparation of review materials and contract deliverables
- Ensure program activities remain aligned with contract scope, customer expectations, and quality standards
- Maintain awareness of program financial health and budget constraints; ensure alignment contract scope and customer desires when coordinating program activities
- Serve as the primary working-level communication node for customer inquiries, status updates, and deliverable tracking
- Lead routine customer-facing coordination interactions and support cross-functional briefings
- Prepare consolidated weekly/monthly status reports and support formal program reviews
- Maintain high-trust, professional communication with customer and government partners
- Prepare routine consolidated status reports for program and executive leadership
- Identify emerging risks, deliverable delays, or schedule conflicts and elevate them promptly to program leadership
- Support development and coordination of mitigation plans
- Track action items, drive closure, and ensure structured follow-through across teams
- Flag resource, documentation, or dependency gaps that could affect execution predictability
- Provide day-to-day guidance to junior coordinators; review work quality and coach team members on program workflows
- Influence cross-functional alignment to meet aggressive deadlines and customer commitments
- Contribute to improving coordination processes, reporting structures, and execution standards within the program team
- Domestic travel as required to support program and business objectives. (Typically <20%)
- 5–10 years of direct program coordination experience in aerospace, defense, or technical program environments
- Strong understanding of defense acquisition basics, contract deliverable processes, and technical program lifecycles
- Demonstrated experience managing complex action-item matrices, multi-source reporting, or customer-facing deliverables
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate across diverse technical teams
- Strong organizational skillset with high attention to detail and ability to self-direct daily priorities
- Strong ability to survey the landscape, prioritize what is both urgent and important to the program, and communicate these priorities to the team and leadership
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Experience interfacing with DoD customers, defense contractors, or regulated technical programs
- Familiarity with CDRLs/SDRLs, IMS alignment, or earned value concepts
- Experience with project management tools (MS Project, Jira, or equivalent)
- Background supporting aircraft operations, flight test, or integration-related programs
- Sr. Program Coordinator ($93,000 - $142,000): Associate or bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline from an accredited institution and 5-10 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- This position is located in Mojave, CA
- Travel estimated at <10%
- 9/80 schedule
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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.
Benefits and our location(s):
- 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
This position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties.
Mojave Air & Spaceport is located just outside of Lancaster/Palmdale and is only 95 miles north of Los Angeles. The area offers both affordability and central access to a variety of California's best attractions and landmarks.
Not much for the outdoors and prefer the city life? You’re within a half day’s drive or less of Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and San Francisco where you can find a variety of live entertainment, museums, tours, and historical sight-seeing. Theme parks are in abundance, with Six Flags Magic Mountain, Disneyland, and Knotts Berry Farm ready to meet the needs of rollercoaster thrill seekers.
Food and drink fanatics are in a haven of delectable choices. Wine aficionados will also find easy access to some of the state’s best vino in Paso Robles, Santa Ynez, and even more locally in Tehachapi and Agua Dulce. Beer fanatics will find some of the best West Coast IPAs at Bravery and Lucky Luke’s in Lancaster. Any food option you crave is covered, and we always recommend the authentic and fresh Mexican food that you won’t find anywhere else in the United States.
Stratolaunch is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at our company. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Our management team does not tolerate discrimination or harassment at any point during our employees’ and applicants’ time with us, especially with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. For purposes of transparency, U.S. Citizenship may be required for some positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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Skills Required
- 2-5 years of experience in program coordination, project management, or related roles within defense, aerospace, or high-technology companies
- Experience supporting large, multi-disciplinary programs or projects
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
- U.S. citizenship for applicable government-contract positions
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
- Ability to lead in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and drive organizational change
- Experience working directly with government agencies, defense contractors, or regulatory bodies
- Familiarity with program management methodologies and tools, such as Microsoft Project and Jira
- Exposure to aircraft systems, launch vehicles, or aerospace integration programs
- Project Management Professional certification or similar certification
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Experience with project management tools, such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or equivalent
- Associate or bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent education and experience
Stratolaunch Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stratolaunch and has not been reviewed or approved by Stratolaunch.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fair & Transparent Compensation: Pay is considered competitive for many roles, with posted ranges for engineers and specialized hourly positions that indicate robust bands. Public self-reported packages also point to strong totals for some technical titles.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Coverage includes multiple PPO/HMO options with HSA/HRA support and employer seeding, plus a monthly health-club reimbursement. These elements indicate comprehensive medical choices accompanied by meaningful wellness perks.
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Retirement Support — Retirement Support: A 401(k) program offers a company match up to an annual cap with a two‑year vesting schedule. This structure stands out as a meaningful long‑term savings benefit.
Stratolaunch Insights
What We Do
Stratolaunch LLC designs, manufactures, and launches aerospace vehicles and technologies to fulfill several important national needs, including the need to significantly advance U.S. hypersonic flight test capabilities and help improve the nation’s ability to design and operate cutting edge hypersonic vehicles. Our hypersonic testbeds will provide customizable, reusable, and affordable access to the Mach 5+ flight regime. We are delivering the world’s premiere hypersonic flight test services.
Why Work With Us
We offer customers the ability to perform risk reduction via affordable and routine flight test for their critical technologies. We offer an operationally realistic environment, enabling us to test in the subsonic, supersonic, and hypersonic flight regimes. With our reusable and low-cost system, customers can rapidly iterate the design of their t
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