Production and Test Planner

Trueanomalyinc; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

PTO

Parental Leave

Job summary

True Anomaly, located near Long Beach, CA, seeks a Production and Test Planner to own day-to-day scheduling for spacecraft delivery operations. You will build and maintain detailed schedules, track work orders through MRP/PLM systems, and coordinate with engineering and technicians to sequence builds and tests.

You will translate program milestones into executable work packages, identify resource constraints early, and ensure smooth, on-time progression of each spacecraft through the production

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in production planning, scheduling, or operations coordination in manufacturing or aerospace.
• Proficiency with MRP, PLM, or MES systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Arena, Dassault, Siemens Teamcenter).
• Strong knowledge of production scheduling principles, capacity planning, and critical-path analysis.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present schedule status and risks clearly.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple schedules.
• Proficiency in Excel, Project, or equivalent scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed production and test schedules using MRP/PLM/MES.
• Coordinate daily and weekly scheduling with technicians and engineers to sequence work.
• Track work order status and elevate risks to leadership proactively.
• Provide inputs to the IMS by translating detailed schedules into milestones.
• Perform capacity analysis and workload forecasting to identify staffing needs.
• Coordinate test stand and facility reservations (TVAC, vibration, EMI/EMC) to maximize utilization.
• Generate schedule reports and metrics for leadership review.
• Support production meetings with schedule status and critical path items.
• Work with procurement to ensure materials and tooling availability.
• Maintain records of as-built configurations and schedule performance in PLM/MES.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying schedule inefficiencies.

Skills

Production scheduling

MRP/PLM/MES systems

Cross-functional coordination

Scheduling principles

Critical-path analysis

Communication

Detail-oriented

Excel / Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering / Supply Chain / Operations Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

Arena

Dassault

Siemens Teamcenter

Job description

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space‑based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

• Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
• What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
• It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

YOUR MISSION

As Production and Test Planner, you will be the backbone of production and test scheduling for True Anomaly's spacecraft delivery operations. You will own the day‑to‑day coordination, detailed scheduling, and capacity tracking that enables the Production and Test Engineering team to execute on aggressive timelines. You will build and maintain detailed production schedules, track work orders through MRP/PLM systems, coordinate with engineering and technicians to sequence builds and tests, and provide real‑time visibility into schedule status and bottlenecks. You will partner with the Director of Production and Test Engineering to translate program milestones into executable work packages, identify resource constraints before they become problems, and ensure that every spacecraft moves through the production pipeline efficiently. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining schedule discipline and clear communication across teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain detailed production and test schedules at the work order and task level using MRP/PLM/MES systems.
• Coordinate daily and weekly scheduling with production technicians, test engineers, and manufacturing engineers to sequence work efficiently.
• Track work order status, identify schedule slips or resource conflicts, and elevate risks to leadership proactively.
• Provide inputs to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) by translating detailed production schedules into program‑level milestones.
• Perform capacity analysis and workload forecasting to identify staffing needs, equipment bottlenecks, and facility constraints.
• Coordinate test stand and facility reservations (TVAC, vibration, EMI/EMC, FlatSat) to maximize utilization and minimize idle time.
• Generate schedule reports and metrics (on‑time delivery, cycle time, resource utilization) for leadership review.
• Support production meetings by providing schedule status, highlighting critical path items, and tracking action items to closure.
• Work with procurement and supply chain to ensure materials and tooling are available to support scheduled builds.
• Maintain accurate records of as‑built configurations, test completions, and schedule performance in PLM/MES systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying schedule inefficiencies and recommending process changes.

What Success Looks Like

• Production and test schedules are accurate, up‑to‑date, and trusted by the team as the single source of truth.
• Schedule conflicts and resource bottlenecks are identified early and resolved before they impact delivery.
• Work orders flow smoothly through production with minimal delays or rework due to planning issues.
• Leadership has clear visibility into schedule performance, risks, and capacity utilization at all times.
• Test facilities and equipment are scheduled efficiently with high utilization and minimal conflicts.
• Schedule metrics show continuous improvement in on‑time delivery, cycle time, and predictability.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or operations coordination in manufacturing or aerospace environments.
• Proficiency with MRP, PLM, or MES systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Arena, Dassault, Siemens Teamcenter).
• Strong knowledge of production scheduling principles, capacity planning, and critical‑path analysis.
• Experience coordinating schedules across multiple teams and functional areas with competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present schedule status and risks clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent schedules.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Project, or equivalent scheduling and analysis tools.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in aerospace, space systems, or high‑reliability manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with AS9100/ISO9001 production standards and quality management systems.
• Experience with test facility scheduling (TVAC, vibration, shock, EMI/EMC, environmental chambers).
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, value‑stream mapping, and cycle‑time reduction techniques.
• Experience building or contributing to Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for complex programs.
• Familiarity with Gantt charts, PERT charts, and critical‑path scheduling methodologies.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) or scripting languages (Python, SQL) for schedule analytics.
• Understanding of spacecraft assembly, integration, and test workflows.
• Active DoD clearance or ability to obtain one is a plus.

COMPENSATION

Base Salary: $80,000–$120,000

Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave.

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Long Beach, CA. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you 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.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please let us know.