Master Scheduler
Apply NowCompany: Turion Space
Location: Irvine, CA 92620
Description:
Master Scheduler
Department: Program Management
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Irvine, California
Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000 / two weeks
Description
At Turion Space, we're on a mission to secure Earth and expand humanity's reach beyond it. We're building a fleet of spacecraft to support national security, in-space servicing, and orbital debris removal. As we ramp toward multiple launches and rapid hardware development, we're looking for a Master Scheduler to bring structure to the chaos and drive alignment across teams and timelines.
This is a full-time, exempt role based at our headquarters in Irvine, CA, and will work directly with program management, engineering leadership, and operations.
Key Responsibilities
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Skills & Experience:
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for:
We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.
Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Department: Program Management
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Irvine, California
Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000 / two weeks
Description
At Turion Space, we're on a mission to secure Earth and expand humanity's reach beyond it. We're building a fleet of spacecraft to support national security, in-space servicing, and orbital debris removal. As we ramp toward multiple launches and rapid hardware development, we're looking for a Master Scheduler to bring structure to the chaos and drive alignment across teams and timelines.
This is a full-time, exempt role based at our headquarters in Irvine, CA, and will work directly with program management, engineering leadership, and operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) across multiple programs and spacecraft development efforts.
- Partner with engineering, production, and program leadership to develop and maintain realistic schedules that reflect current progress and drive accountability.
- Facilitate weekly schedule reviews with engineers and functional leads to identify risks, blockers, and critical path items.
- Clearly communicate schedule status and changes to internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Analyze dependencies across workstreams and surface misalignments early.
- Continuously improve how we build and manage schedules - developing tools, templates, and processes as we scale.
- Perform schedule risk assessments, generate recovery plans, and apply schedule health metrics to drive execution.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering or business discipline or 5+ years of work experience in the aerospace or defense industry.
- 3+ Years of experience with project planning and integrated master scheduling within a cross-functional team.
- Experience with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent tools.
- The ability to obtain and maintain an active DOD clearance
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Highly skilled at taking in large quantities of information and presenting it in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing.
- Able to work and communicate well with others in a team environment.
- Able to be diplomatically persuasive or assertive when necessary.
- Experience with summary schedule reporting tools such as Microsoft Timeline or equivalent.
- Coursework or training in Critical Path Analysis methodology.
- Experience performing schedule risk analysis techniques.
- Experience analyzing schedules using Industry Standard Health Metrics.
- An active DOD Secret or Top Secret clearance
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for:
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
- Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future.
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
- Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.
Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.