Sr Master Scheduler

Sierra Space Careers

At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.

Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.

Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space.

We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.

About the Role

As a Master Scheduler at Sierra Space, you'll play a critical role working cross-functionally to develop and balance manufacturing plans across several factories. You'll collaborate with Engineering, Program Management, Production, and Supply Chain to translate ambitious program objectives into executable production schedules.

This role will immerse you in fast-paced design and production cycles of complex aerospace hardware across multiple engineering disciplines and work centers. You'll analyze production data, identify capacity constraints, and develop mitigation strategies to keep critical programs on track.

The ideal candidate brings strong data analytics skills, extensive MRP system experience, a history working within engineering-driven organizations, and expertise in capacity management and planning. You'll develop, triage, maintain, and present manufacturing plans that support our bold mission in space technology.

We're looking for individuals with a bias for action and extreme ownership who thrive in a dynamic environment where your decisions directly impact our ability to reach the stars and deliver critical national defense capabilities.

About You

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower - to join us in this critical mission.

We're looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals - while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and typically 6 or more years of relevant experience
• Higher-level degrees may substitute for relevant experience
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
• Experience working in engineering-driven manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of MRP Systems
• Strong Data Analytics skills
• Skilled at distilling and presenting large amounts of data in a clear and concise manner

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using SQL, Python, R
• APICS Certification(s)
• Someone who is well organized, a fast learner, someone who takes initiative
• Ability to work with limited supervision to develop and manage production plans and schedules.
• Understanding of a product development process in an engineering environment and the transition to production process in a business environment.
• Analytical and organizational skills, able to be diplomatically persuasive or assertive when necessary.

Pay Range

$142,911.00 - $196,523.25

Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

Important Notice

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Elevate Your Career

At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.

We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.

Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.