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.
Basic 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 Qualifications
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
ITAR Requirements:
This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
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:
Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success
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, sick 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.
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What We Do
Turion Space is building the infrastructure to secure and sustain the future of space. Founded to address the growing need for space domain awareness, in-space servicing, and debris mitigation, Turion designs, builds, and operates spacecraft with real-world operational capability. Our vehicles are built for national security and commercial missions that require speed, autonomy, and resilience.
We believe the next chapter of space operations will be defined by who can act, not just observe. That’s why we’re focused on building platforms that move fast, adapt in orbit, and solve problems ranging from satellite servicing to tactical intelligence gathering.
We successfully launched our DROID.001 satellite in June 2023 and DROID.002 in March 2025. DROID.003 is scheduled for launch in 2026.
Why Work With Us
Turion Space is where startup grit meets real space missions. We build and fly spacecraft for defense, servicing, and domain awareness. No red tape, no sidelines, just hands-on work that matters.
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