Stratolaunch accelerates the development of next-generation aerospace and defense technologies through reusable hypersonic flight testing. Our autonomous, air-launched Talon-A vehicles provide access to operationally realistic flight environments at speeds exceeding Mach 5, delivering critical data that helps customers validate system performance and advance technologies toward deployment. Our team brings together expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations to solve complex challenges and advance capabilities essential to national security.

Stratolaunch is seeking a high-impact, team-oriented leader to manage the Avionics Section. In this role, you will report directly to the Engineering Department Manager at Stratolaunch, working as a trusted team member along with all other Section Managers, as we grow the Engineering team and its capabilities to support the business. You will manage and develop the engineering talent responsible for Avionics design, integration, test, and analysis. An ideal candidate will have demonstrated leadership capability, relevant technical expertise, experience managing technical teams and a passion for people.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Support direct reports and programs through technical guidance and peer review in area(s) of expertise
Collaborate with senior technical leaders to establish and enforce technical best practices and standards
Support Department Manager with employee development and retention initiatives
Partner with Department Manager, Human Resources, and Talent Acquisition across the hiring workflow to identify qualified candidates, establish strong interview teams, and hire engineering talent in alignment with strategic program goals
Lead performance management and development efforts for direct reports in partnership with the Department Manager and Human Resources
Support direct reports in complying with applicable policies and procedures (e.g. timekeeping, employee handbook, etc.)
Partner with programs and Department Manager to meet tactical staffing needs and resolve resource conflicts
Support Department Manager in developing and executing strategic staffing initiatives
Support proposal efforts as required
NOTE: The Section Manager role is not fully indirect. Employees in this role must be able to balance overhead management effort with tasking that is chargeable to programs or other support functions. (e.g. Bid & Proposal, or IR&D)

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications

Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
Demonstrated success as an individual technical contributor and/or technical team leader
Experience recruiting and hiring technical employees
Demonstrated success applying analytical and critical thinking skills to solve multi-disciplinary, open-ended problems
Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment to achieve business goals
Technical expertise in at least one engineering domain of relevance to the Section
US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DOW security clearance

Required Computer Skills

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in matrixed organizations and staffing technical personnel across multiple programs
Experience leading and managing small-to-medium sized technical teams (10+) in resource constrained environments (e.g. aerospace development programs)
Active DOW security clearance

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Manager ($116,000-$196,000): Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree (preferred) in related discipline from an accredited institution and 10+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Sr. Manager ($182,000-$238,000): Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree (preferred) in related discipline from an accredited institution and 15+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience