Production Master Scheduler

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed resource-loaded schedules for multiple simultaneous satellite production and launch programs, including flight hardware, R&D hardware, tooling, and test equipment
• Work closely with production leadership and engineering program management to integrate production schedules into end-to-end programmatic schedules
• Derive and communicate clear targets and priorities for hardware to production workcenters to ensure on-time delivery
• Steer a team of production coordinators in a matrix organization to ensure correct prioritization and material movement through the factory
• Identify and report on critical path schedule issues, working with leadership to drive necessary actions and decisions
• Perform "what if" schedule modeling and analyses to help make decisions regarding emergent risks
• Create and maintain scheduling processes and tools to identify and act on potential constraints
• Partner with software and procurement teams to implement and maintain a Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or similar technical discipline, or 5+ years of professional work in the aerospace industry
• 2+ years of professional experience as an integrated master scheduler for medium- to large-sized projects (>2000 lines)
• Proven experience creating resource-loaded schedules
• U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Smartsheet or MS Project scheduling software
• Proficiency in SQL query writing and ability to create custom dashboards in Grafana, Tableau, or PowerBI
• Experience planning and scheduling using ERP/MRP software systems
• Understanding of the aerospace engineering lifecycle and spacecraft assembly, integration, and test methods

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($115,000 - $150,000 USD)
• Significant equity package via incentive stock options
• High-quality company-subsidized healthcare
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement planning
• Flexible PTO
• Free on-site catered meals

About the Company

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. We provide dedicated, secure networks to large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and a growing backlog of commercial contracts, Astranis is a leader in satellite communications.