Description
VP of Production
Location: Playa Vista, California (in-person, five days per week)
The return lane isn’t going to build itself. Come build it with us.
Outpost is an orbital logistics company rewriting the rules of global logistics by building reusable Earth-return vehicles that unlock in-space manufacturing, on-orbit warehousing, and 60-minute global delivery through space.
Our CarryAll vehicle family returns payloads ranging from 200 kilograms to 10 metric tons, lands within 10 meters of its target, and can then be refurbished and launched again. One vehicle, many missions: responsive logistics and precision delivery for national security; commercial cargo moved with real cadence; R&D payloads flown, tested, and refined across repeatable cycles; and critical aid delivered where roads and runways can’t reach.
The demand is already here, validated through defense and civil agreements and supported by a growing pipeline of government and commercial customers.
We have the customers, the team, and a clear technical path ahead of us. We’re building the return lane. Come build it with us
The Team
We're looking for a visionary and execution-oriented Vice President of Production to own manufacturing and production at Outpost. This is a foundational leadership role responsible for scaling Outpost's return vehicles from low-rate prototype builds to repeatable, reliable production. You'll lead the strategy and execution of production planning, manufacturing engineering, quality, and shop floor operations. You'll report directly to the CTO and work closely with company leadership across engineering, supply chain, and program management.
Responsibilities:
- Own end-to-end production strategy and execution for Outpost's return vehicles
- Build and scale manufacturing processes from low-rate prototype to production
- Lead production planning, scheduling, and capacity management
- Oversee quality systems, manufacturing engineering, and shop floor operations
- Build and lead a high-performing production team, including technicians and manufacturing engineers
- Collaborate closely with engineering leadership on design for manufacturability
- Manage supplier and vendor relationships supporting production
- Drive metrics and reporting to track production impact and efficiency
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace, Manufacturing, or related engineering discipline
- 12+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, or operations leadership, with 5+ years in executive leadership roles
- Proven success scaling hardware production in aerospace, automotive, or similarly complex manufacturing environments
- Deep experience with manufacturing processes, supply chain, quality systems, and production planning
- Strong track record building and leading production teams
- Exceptional operational and organizational instincts, with a bias toward action
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with an ability to inspire teams and align stakeholders
- Passion for frontier technology, space, and building something from the ground up
Preferred Skills
- Background in aerospace, automotive, or hardware manufacturing
- Experience with both government and commercial production programs
- Startup experience or familiarity with fast-paced, high-growth environments
Compensation:
- Competitive compensation: $275,000 – $325,000; (commensurate with experience).
- Additional Compensation: Annual performance-based bonuses that reward your impact.
- Shared upside: Meaningful equity in Outpost so you share directly in the value you help create.
- Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your loved ones covered. We cover the base tier of medical insurance and all premiums of vision and dental.
- Protection when it matters: Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind, plus life insurance for even more security.
- PTO: Recharge on your own terms with paid time off, plus 9 days of paid holidays.
- Invest in your future: 401(k) with company match to help you build long-term wealth.
- Fueled for the mission: Daily DoorDash lunch stipend, plus unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea to keep you energized.
- Mission that matters: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders from aerospace, new space, and deep-tech industries building the future of orbital infrastructure.
- Pet Friendly Office: Bring your furry friend into the office so that they can be a part of our mission too.
- Monthly Company Happy Hours and Events: Drinks at the local bar, hibachi nights, mini golfing and more
You must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.
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