Program Manager- Talon A (Aerospace)

Location: Mojave, California, United States; onsite at least 80% of normal work days. Relocation eligible to the local Mojave area. Domestic and occasional international travel is required, estimated at 10% or less.

Salary: $147,500–$237,200 annually for the principal level. Base salary and leveling are determined case by case.

Company

hirify.global engineers operationally realistic flight testing at Mach 5+ using reusable, air-launched Talon hypersonic testbeds to provide critical flight data for national security technology development.

What you will do

• Lead strategic initiatives and represent the Program Director in executive forums, customer engagements, and leadership meetings.
• Oversee multiple concurrent aerospace programs covering cost, schedule, technical performance, customer satisfaction, and delivery.
• Lead design modification, manufacturing, prototype or low-rate production, and flight-test execution for reusable hypersonic test vehicles.
• Manage forecasting, budgeting, revenue recognition, invoicing, and program financial performance.
• Develop business plans, proposals, capture strategies, customer engagement plans, and program growth opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional engineering, operations, procurement, finance, and legal teams while managing risk, governance, compliance, and organizational development.

Requirements

• 20+ years of progressive technical or program management experience, including at least 5 years in senior or principal leadership within aerospace, defense, or high-technology sectors.
• Experience managing complex multidisciplinary programs with annual budgets exceeding $100 million.
• Extensive aerospace program management experience across subcontracts, procurement, personnel management, aircraft systems and operations, launch vehicle integration, and ground systems.
• Advanced risk management expertise, including classified program execution and security requirements.
• Exceptional facilitation, negotiation, executive communication, analytical, strategic-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS (Top Secret) security clearance; U.S. citizenship may be required for certain government-cleared positions.

Nice to have

• Experience with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and major defense contractors.
• Air-launch, launch vehicle, aircraft integration, or large transport and military aircraft operations experience.
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent advanced project or program management certification.
• Experience working in secure environments and with classified programs.

Culture & Benefits

• 9/80 work schedule.
• Healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with a 50% company match per contributed dollar, up to $11,500.
• Tuition reimbursement and a focus on innovation, accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Flight-test support may require off-nominal hours and weekend work.