Master Scheduler

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Key Responsibilities

Develop, baseline, and maintain the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) across all satellite subsystems and program phases Own schedule development for proposals — build credible,

Requirements Summary

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business,

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At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.

Vast is looking for a Master Scheduler, reporting to the Staff Technical Project Manager, Satellites, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations. This will be a full-time, (exempt) position located in our (Long Beach) location.

Responsibilities

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→Develop, baseline, and maintain the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) across all satellite subsystems and program phases
→ Own schedule development for proposals — build credible, bottoms-up schedules tied to the WBS and basis of estimate
→ Facilitate weekly schedule status meetings with all engineering subsystems; track commitments and flag deviations to program leadership
→ Perform critical path analysis, schedule margin tracking, and near-term look-ahead reporting
→ Identify, document, and report schedule risks and opportunities; support mitigation planning with subsystem owners
→ Maintain schedule baseline change control and manage variance analysis
→ Coordinate with supply chain on long-lead hardware and vendor schedule integration
→ Support program reviews (PDR, CDR, MRR) with schedule artifacts and trend analysis
→ Develop and standardize repeatable scheduling processes and proposal templates as the program scales

Requirements

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Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field
5+ years of experience developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules on hardware development programs
Proficiency in Smartsheet or Microsoft Project
Demonstrated experience developing proposal schedules and running schedule status cadences with engineering teams
Strong critical path analysis and schedule risk assessment skills

Willingness to work on-site in Long Beach with occasional travel to suppliers or partner sites
Ability to work extended hours to support proposal deadlines or program milestones

Pay Range: California

$129,301—$155,161 USD

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast 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.

Nice to Have

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PMP or PMI-SP certification
Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
Background in aerospace, defense, or spacecraft hardware programs
Familiarity with satellite subsystems (avionics, structures, propulsion, thermal, power)
Experience with schedule risk analysis tools (Safran, Oracle Risk Analysis)
Track record of building scheduling processes at an early-stage or scaling aerospace company
Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees, vendors, and customers
Logical and strategic approach to solving problems
Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction.