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# Facility Security Officer at Stratolaunch

- **Company:** Stratolaunch
- **Location:** Huntsville Alabama, United States / Mojave California, United States
- **Posted:** 2026-08-19
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/stratolaunch/jobs/5396243008

## Job description

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 achieve these great efforts, Stratolaunch needs a dynamic security professional to serve as our Facility Security Officer. The Facility Security Officer (FSO) position is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the security program to ensure all departments and team members comply with internal policies and procedures as well as government regulations, customer contract, and other applicable standards. The FSO will lead the company’s efforts for its physical security along with compliance with any government regulatory agencies. This includes leadership for maintaining and implementing the company’s physical security process, visitor control, security processing, classification management, asset protection, and contributing to cyber security. The FSO will provide measurable input to company processes and standards to achieve security objectives. The Company will look to the FSO to align the security objectives with the business objectives and apply the appropriate risk management framework to achieve overall Company success. This FSO may be asked to manage multiple company locations from a physical security perspective.

## ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The FSO must implement a security Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) program to adhere to all contractual and government requirements to include:

- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP800-171 publications
- DoD 5220.22, National Industrial Security Program (NISPM)
- DoD 5220.22-M, NISP Operating Manual (NISPOM)
- JAFANs
- ICDs
- DD254 forms provided by the Government and/or prime contractors

The FSO will supervise and direct security measures necessary for implementing applicable requirements of this NISPOM and related Federal requirements for classified information. In addition, this person must have a strong attention to detail, be well organized and be passionate about and motivate others to protect Stratolaunch, our partners, and our customers’ data. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical and problem solving abilities. Security Processing:

- Implement, track, and manage a robust security program at Stratolaunch, ensuring compliance with industry standards, best practices, and Government flow-downs
- Support all functions of the security department including: training, risk identification, visit authorization, contractual documentation coordination, and foreign visitor procedures/access
- Apply industrial security standards related to document handling and custodial duties; JPAS; ISFD; STEPP; NISS corporate and government installations; visitor group security administration; and security planning for classified meetings and conferences.
- Coordinate, communicate, and cooperate with DoD, DSS, NISP, DISCO, DOHA, and federal investigators to ensure timely processing of employee documents and requests;
- Write and articulate security plans including Standard Operating Procedures, Security Processes, and Security Policies.
- Develops, maintains, and monitors adherence with company security policies and procedures to include inspections with DSS, DoD and other mandates.
- Plan and instruct in-house security education programs, including proper destruction and keeping of classified data.
- Ensure all appropriate personnel have attended security education programs and sufficient and auditable documentation is maintained and accessible.
- Develop, implement, and manage security requirements in support of the NISP and other security programs
- Keep company leadership informed at all times of any suspected compromise to security systems
- Own responsibility for physical security of assets including data to include, but not limited to: visitor management, access control, alarm accesses, and semi-annual testing with vendors.
- Lead Corporate Insider Threat Program as the Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO)
- Documents and keeps detailed records on documents entrusted to Stratolaunch, to include conformance with Stratolaunch’s internal document and retention repository schedules or requirements.
- Provides derivative classification services to ensure adequate levels of document and classification legends are utilized on documents.

Physical Security:

- Analyze and maintain appropriate levels of controls security documents and manuals.
- Ensure adequate and working controls (e.g. badging, locks, scanners, authentication, etc.) adequately secure all Company perimeter and rooms holding assets and data requiring additional protection.
- Perform and report on results of periodic inspections of Stratolaunch’s facilities’ and their perimeters aimed at identifying security or safety incidents and anomalies, breaches, etc.
- Ensure effective systems are in place that monitor and control access to facilities.
- Identify, assess and evaluate risks through any review, complaints and other data points and produces risk reports for company leadership
- Assist in preparation of emergency management and contingency planning
- Proactively conducts, supervise and prepares reports relating to internal investigations of any suspected losses or violations of company regulations, policies and procedures;
- Assist in the implementation and administration of security systems.
- Maintains records for periodic secure systems inspections with customer liaisons and other technical professionals.

Security Management:

- Develop and align a Risk Management Program with Senior Management
- Ensure all Key Management Personnel are aware of their Security responsibilities
- Partner with Key Management Personnel to meet the needs of the business while remaining in full compliance with regulatory agencies
- Keep abreast with all changes in policy and regulations
- Align security with Stratolaunch ITAR office and develop Technology Control Plans (TCP) as necessary.
- Ensure appropriate support is given to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
- Align Security Objectives with Business Objectives
- Assist Senior Management with developing a security budget to address hardware, software, and personnel needs.
- Assist Senior Management with the ability to seek outside consultants if needed

Required Experience:

- Expert security knowledge and 8+ years of experience addressing Special Access Program (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) administration (even if FSO’s clearance may not be at that access level).
- Security Professional Education Development (SPED) or Industrial Security Professional (ISP) certification preferred
- Must provide annual Security Training, Education and Professionalization Portal (STEPP) Training Transcript showing successful completion of the FSO Non-Possessing Facilities Curriculum.
- Strong understanding and 5+ years of experience utilizing security procedures and security clearance processes.
- Proven experience resolving security and/or clearance problems effectively
- Proven experience supporting security requirements as a prime contractor and ensuring subcontractor security requirements are flowed down and met
- Experience with DD254's and the coordination of clearances (including verification of clearances) with prime and subcontractor security departments
- Experience in oversight of document control, physical security, and badging/access control systems
- Experience with Access Commander and/or other security databases.
- Outstanding judgment and flexibility
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical, operations, financial, HR, and other procedures as well as contracts, documents, government regulations, qualification and test reports, etc.
- Ability to develop and present business presentations, reports and correspondence.
- Resilient self-starter, able to work independently, comfortable with ambiguity and committed to leading, collaborating and partnering to deliver results
- Ability to maintain upmost confidentiality of sensitive information
- Able to handle multiple and competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail
- Demonstrated decision-making and creative problem solving skills
- Understanding of DoD 8570

Qualifications:

- Must be a US Citizen to qualify.
- Must have or be able to gain a top secret clearance. TS/SCI with poly preferred
- BA or BS degree or 4 additional years of work experience.
- 5+ years as a FSO
- 5+ years of physical security experience
- 8+ years of proven experience administering security clearance levels including Top Secret status or 8+ years of applicable proven security clearance administration or specialized security certification.
- Experience writing, implementing and enforcing policies and procedures in accordance with NIST, JAFAN, and ICD
- Must be on-call, or delegate to their team, for all evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications:

- Program Security Officer’s Launch Course
- Security + certification
- 2+ years as a COMSEC Custodian
- 1+ year experience with Information Assurance and System Security Plans
- Experience with Program Protection Methodologies

Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable

- This position is located in Mojave, CA
- Travel to other locations, particularly Washington DC and the Southeast United States, will be require

Position is based in Mojave, CA or Huntsville, AL.

$185,000-$205,000 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](https://www.stratolaunch.com/careers/benefits/) and our https://www.stratolaunch.com/careers/locations/:

- 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law :

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## About Stratolaunch

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Stratolaunch designs, manufactures, and launches aerospace vehicles and technologies to provide the U.S. and its allies with routine, affordable access to hypersonic flight testing and space.
- **Entity Type**: Private (total funding $24.7M; recent grant and private equity rounds)
- **Headquarters**: Mojave, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2011
- **Founders**: Not listed in available sources

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Defense and Space Manufacturing – hypersonic test technology and air-launch services.
- **Target customers**: U.S. government agencies (Missile Defense Agency, Department of Defense), defense contractors, and commercial aerospace companies.
- **Mission**: To advance a national imperative by enabling routine access to the hypersonic environment, accelerating technology development, and validating system performance through flight data.

## Products & Services
- **Roc (Air-Launch Platform)**: The world’s largest aircraft by wingspan, used as a mobile launch pad to deploy hypersonic test vehicles from high altitude.
- **Talon-A**: A reusable, air-launched hypersonic test vehicle capable of sustained Mach 5+ flight; provides critical flight data for technology maturation.
- **Hypersonic Flight Testing Services**: End-to-end mission planning, payload integration, flight operations, and data analysis for government and commercial customers.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metrics**:
  - Annual revenue: ~$28.7M (source: LinkedIn)
  - Total funding: $24.7M (led by Missile Defense Agency grant, January 2025; plus a private equity round in January 2026)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Missile Defense Agency (MDA), U.S. Department of Defense; acquired WINDWRIGHT, LLC.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount grew 15.3% YoY to 253 employees.
  - Active job postings increased 176.2% YoY.
  - Received a $90.8M contract award under MACH-TB 2.0 Task 3 for air-launched capability test vehicles.
  - Conducted a hypersonic test flight with the Missile Defense Agency.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Unique Air-Launch Capability**: Operates Roc, the only aircraft of its size, enabling flexible, over-the-horizon launch of hypersonic vehicles without ground range constraints.
- **Vertical Integration**: In-house design, manufacturing, and flight test capabilities reduce timelines and allow rapid iteration.
- **Government Trust**: Multiple contract awards from MDA and DoD demonstrate confidence in Stratolaunch’s technology and execution.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling hypersonic testing capacity to meet growing national security demand.
- Maturing Talon-A into a reusable, operational vehicle for repeatable, cost-effective hypersonic flights.
- Expanding customer base beyond the MDA to include other defense agencies and commercial hypersonic developers.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values include “Safety Always,” “Be courageous & bold,” “Strength in humility,” and “Be the teammate you’d want to have.” Emphasis on hands-on, cross‑disciplinary learning alongside top aerospace engineers.
- **Work Environment**: Majority on‑site (57 of 64 current positions are on‑site); limited hybrid/remote options. HQ in Mojave, CA, with additional offices in Washington, D.C., and Huntsville, AL.
- **Notable Perks**: Direct involvement in cutting‑edge hypersonic technology with national importance; exposure to multiple engineering disciplines; safety‑first, ego‑free culture.
- **Compensation Example**: Propulsion Technician ~$65,890/yr; Executive Assistant ~$88,580/yr (LinkedIn estimates).
- **Employer Rating**: 3.7/5 (55 reviews) – Compensation rated 4.0/5, Culture 3.5/5, Work‑Life 2.8/5.

## Sources
1. [stratolaunch.com](https://www.stratolaunch.com/)
2. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/stratolaunch)
3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/stratolaunch)
4. [stratolaunch.com/careers/culture](https://www.stratolaunch.com/careers/culture/)

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