Senior Master Scheduler II

Rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top tier medical HMO and PPO

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Discounted employee stock purchase program

Onsite gym and food

Flexible spending and savings accounts

Job summary

Rocketlab is seeking a Senior Master Scheduler II in Long Beach, CA to oversee scheduling activities for Space Systems development and manufacturing. This crucial role requires 8+ years of aerospace scheduling experience and strong knowledge of MS Project and JIRA.

The successful candidate will develop and analyze schedules, work closely with various teams, and support process improvements. A competitive salary of $125,000 – $160,000 USD and top-tier medical benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Scheduler in the aerospace industry.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to read complex technical documentation.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and some SQL query writing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze schedules for Space Systems programs.
• Partner with teams to ensure accurate project reporting.
• Create schedule reports and dashboards for performance tracking.

Skills

Scheduler experience in aerospace

Knowledge of MS Project

Reading technical documentation

Experience with ERP/MRP systems

Basic SQL skills

Familiarity with Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

ERP/MRP systems

Power BI

Job description

Senior Master Scheduler II

Based onsite at Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Senior Master Scheduler II is a centerpiece of all schedule‑related activities supporting Space Systems development and manufacturing. The role involves identifying missing pieces in day‑to‑day operations, supporting process improvements, and driving new scheduling norms across the Space Systems group.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze schedules for Rocket Lab Space Systems programs ensuring vertical and horizontal integration across all program tiers.
• Ensure schedules are aligned with project objectives and resource availability, identify potential bottlenecks and support the development of mitigation strategies.
• Partner with Project Managers, Engineering, and Supply Chain to gather accurate data and ensure program signals are reflected with surgical precision.
• Create and deliver timely schedule reports and dashboards to apprise Program Managers of schedule performance and margin erosion.
• Build and maintain scheduling tools and processes using ERP/MRP, SQL, or PowerBI to improve efficiency and quality of reporting.
• Provide clear priorities to production teams and manage push/pull signals to reduce lead times and ensure delivery targets are met.
• Support root cause analysis for schedule slips and implement scalable solutions using Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen principles.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 8+ years of experience as a Scheduler in New Space, Aerospace, or other technical industry, and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (12+ years total).
• Detailed knowledge of MS Project and JIRA.
• Ability to read technical documentation and understand complex hardware assembly sequences.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Basic experience writing SQL queries or building data visualizations (e.g., Power BI) to track health metrics.
• U.S. citizenship required due to program requirements.

Nice to Have

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
• Infor LN ERP experience.
• Exposure to VBA or Python to automate scheduling workflows.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance.

Salary range (CA Only): $125,000 – $160,000 USD.

Benefits include: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company‑sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Other perks include a discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.

Important: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, Rocket Lab employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, or otherwise eligible to obtain required authorizations. ITAR compliance is required.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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