Aerospace, Space Technology, Manufacturing, Deep Tech

Production Scheduler

El Segundo, CAOnsiteFull Time$100,000–$125,000 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

production schedule
satellite hardware
subassembly manufacturing
vehicle integration
test
delivery
production
supply chain
program management
hardware

Nice to have

operations management
satellite production
spacecraft production
launch-vehicle production
Microsoft Project
Smartsheet

Role summary

The Production Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and communicating the production schedule for satellite hardware, from subassembly through final delivery. This role collaborates with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Management to ensure timely availability of resources and to identify and resolve schedule risks and conflicts. Key responsibilities include translating program milestones into daily/weekly plans, tracking work order progress, developing recovery schedules, and maintaining accurate schedule data in ERP and MES systems. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in production scheduling within complex manufacturing environments like aerospace or defense, strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and experience with scheduling software.

About Varda

Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house, including the pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat shields, and the satellite buses.

From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics, there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind.

Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal, with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital.

Varda is headquartered in El Segundo, California, where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles, equipment, and materials are built, integrated, and tested. Varda also has offices in Washington, DC and Huntsville, AL.

Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem.

About This Role

The Production Scheduler develops, maintains, and communicates the production schedule that carries satellite hardware from subassembly manufacturing through vehicle integration, test, and delivery. This role partners with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Management to make sure hardware, tooling, and documentation are ready when the build needs them. The Production Scheduler is a key voice in identifying schedule risk, resolving production conflicts, and keeping satellite builds aligned to program milestones and launch commitments.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the detailed production schedule that carries satellite hardware from manufacturing through subassembly work, bus integration, and final test.

Translate program milestones and delivery requirements into achievable daily and weekly production plans.

Release work orders and track their progress through inspection, test, and hardware readiness.

Work with Production leadership to establish build priorities and resolve production conflicts.

Monitor production progress and update the schedule, flagging critical-path constraints and delays before they affect major program milestones.

Develop recovery schedules when production falls behind, and communicate changes, risks, and recovery plans to all affected teams.

Coordinate with Supply Chain to confirm parts are available before scheduled work begins.

Partner with Engineering to track drawing releases, work-instruction approvals, and configuration changes.

Support daily scheduling meetings and weekly schedule reviews, and keep schedule data accurate in the company's ERP and MES systems.

Track planned-versus-actual performance, maintain vehicle completion forecasts, and support Program Management with scenario planning and schedule-impact assessments.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Three or more years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or manufacturing coordination within aerospace, defense, automotive, or another complex manufacturing environment.

Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, production dependencies, and material readiness.

Ability to read and interpret work orders, bills of material, and engineering drawings.

Experience using scheduling, ERP, MES, or project-management software.

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across a cross-functional team from technicians to program leadership.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and keep schedule information accurate in a fast-moving production environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate or bachelor's degree in operations management, supply chain, engineering, or a related field.

Experience scheduling satellite, spacecraft, or launch-vehicle production.

Advanced skills in scheduling and reporting tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Primavera P6, or Excel.

Knowledge of critical-path scheduling, capacity planning, and earned-value principles.

Familiarity with cleanroom operations and configuration-controlled hardware in a low-volume, high-mix production environment.

Pay Range

Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000/per year

This role is on-site in El Segundo, CA

Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance

You will be eligible for incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards

ITAR Requirements

Varda, like all employers, must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally, our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items, our policy is to only hire “U.S. persons” who are permitted to have access to our technology without an export license.“US person” means: U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum).

E-Verify Statement

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