Principal Program Scheduler
Core
Architect and maintain end-to-end development timelines for new satellite programs from concept to on-orbit operations, ensuring alignment across engineering, operations, and production teams.
Role type
Principal Program Scheduler (Defense/Commercial Space)
Builds
Master schedules, critical path schedules, and schedule health reports for satellite development programs.
Domain
Aerospace & Defense (Satellite Manufacturing & Launch Operations)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Integrated master scheduling, critical path analysis, what-if analysis, work breakdown structures, schedule health metrics, stakeholder dependency management, schedule reporting tools proficiency.
Preferred skills
First-of-a-kind engineering project experience, scaled production efforts, concurrent project management, engineering development life cycle familiarity.
Technologies
Smartsheet, MS Project, Primavera, Microsoft Timeline.
Responsibilities
Create and drive master schedules for satellite programs; Develop and deliver data-driven critical path schedules; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on milestones; Identify dependencies from internal and external stakeholders; Perform complex what-if analysis for leadership; Build schedule tools and reports for decision-making.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
