Stratolaunch accelerates the development of next-generation aerospace and defense technologies through reusable hypersonic flight testing. Our autonomous, air-launched Talon-A vehicles provide access to operationally realistic flight environments at speeds exceeding Mach 5, delivering critical data that helps customers validate system performance and advance technologies toward deployment. Our team brings together expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations to solve complex challenges and advance capabilities essential to national security.
To achieve these great efforts, Stratolaunch needs a Program Scheduler to aid with managing Stratolaunch vehicle development programs. The Program Scheduler will develop, implement, and maintain an integrated master schedule with a high level of accuracy in order to ensure on-time delivery of program expectations to internal and external customers. This position will work closely with the Program Manager, Program Leads, and Program Finance in managing program performance and will seek to proactively understand the program and take actions to keep it on schedule, forecast future work, and provide variance analysis. This position will also support and lead continuous improvement initiatives and process standardization of
effective schedule management across the organization.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop an integrated schedule that includes project phasing, milestones, and represents critical relationships between program tasks as required to plan, coordinate, and visualize all significant program activities
- Work with the program team to ensure the schedule is executable (schedule, technical, and resource requirements are fully integrated) and executing as planned
- Actively communicate to the program team the daily/weekly tasks to ensure clarity in schedule expectations and priorities amongst the team
- Identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts
- Perform risk analysis and risk planning on the schedule
- Work with the Program Manager and Program Finance to integrate and manage EVM (Earned Value Management) techniques to derive analysis on schedule variances
- Work with the program team to develop recovery plans
- Provide and communicate recurring schedule updates in program reviews and customer reviews
- Analyze trends, develop reports, facilitate communication and provide feedback on program performance
- Be an essential member of the program management office and program teams
- Support schedule generation for program proposals
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong knowledge of MS Project or other common effective scheduling tools
- Ability to resource load and analyze a schedule
- Demonstrated experience in using MS Office suite products (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Familiarity with PMI and related Project Management and Scheduling best practices
- Ability to problem solve and adapt quickly to changing priorities
- Ability to work effectively with Program Management, Finance and other stakeholders
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Senior Program Scheduler ($82,000 - $111,500): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) and 8+ years of experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
- Staff Program Scheduler ($98,500 - $131,900): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) and 10+ years of experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable
- This position is located in Mojave, CA
- May require occasional travel to other Stratolaunch locations
- 9/80 schedule
Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis. We consider several factors to ensure a competitive offer, including your location, educational background, and a comprehensive assessment of the skills and experience demonstrated during your interviews.
Benefits and our location(s):
- Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
- Tuition reimbursement
This position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties.
Mojave Air & Spaceport is located just outside of Lancaster/Palmdale and is only 95 miles north of Los Angeles. The area offers both affordability and central access to a variety of California's best attractions and landmarks.
Not much for the outdoors and prefer the city life? You’re within a half day’s drive or less of Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and San Francisco where you can find a variety of live entertainment, museums, tours, and historical sight-seeing. Theme parks are in abundance, with Six Flags Magic Mountain, Disneyland, and Knotts Berry Farm ready to meet the needs of rollercoaster thrill seekers.
Food and drink fanatics are in a haven of delectable choices. Wine aficionados will also find easy access to some of the state’s best vino in Paso Robles, Santa Ynez, and even more locally in Tehachapi and Agua Dulce. Beer fanatics will find some of the best West Coast IPAs at Bravery and Lucky Luke’s in Lancaster. Any food option you crave is covered, and we always recommend the authentic and fresh Mexican food that you won’t find anywhere else in the United States.
Stratolaunch is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at our company. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Our management team does not tolerate discrimination or harassment at any point during our employees’ and applicants’ time with us, especially with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. For purposes of transparency, U.S. Citizenship may be required for some positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5-10 years of experience for Senior Program Scheduler level
- 8+ years of experience for Staff Program Scheduler level
- Strong knowledge of MS Project or comparable scheduling tools
- Ability to resource load and analyze schedules
- Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with PMI and project management and scheduling best practices
- Ability to solve problems and adapt quickly to changing priorities
- Ability to work effectively with Program Management, Finance, and other stakeholders
Stratolaunch Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stratolaunch and has not been reviewed or approved by Stratolaunch.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fair & Transparent Compensation: Pay is considered competitive for many roles, with posted ranges for engineers and specialized hourly positions that indicate robust bands. Public self-reported packages also point to strong totals for some technical titles.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Coverage includes multiple PPO/HMO options with HSA/HRA support and employer seeding, plus a monthly health-club reimbursement. These elements indicate comprehensive medical choices accompanied by meaningful wellness perks.
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Retirement Support — Retirement Support: A 401(k) program offers a company match up to an annual cap with a two‑year vesting schedule. This structure stands out as a meaningful long‑term savings benefit.
Stratolaunch Insights
What We Do
Stratolaunch LLC designs, manufactures, and launches aerospace vehicles and technologies to fulfill several important national needs, including the need to significantly advance U.S. hypersonic flight test capabilities and help improve the nation’s ability to design and operate cutting edge hypersonic vehicles. Our hypersonic testbeds will provide customizable, reusable, and affordable access to the Mach 5+ flight regime. We are delivering the world’s premiere hypersonic flight test services.
Why Work With Us
We offer customers the ability to perform risk reduction via affordable and routine flight test for their critical technologies. We offer an operationally realistic environment, enabling us to test in the subsonic, supersonic, and hypersonic flight regimes. With our reusable and low-cost system, customers can rapidly iterate the design of their t
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