Senior Space Systems Scheduler Lead

Rocket Lab Corp.; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corp. is seeking a Senior Master Scheduler II to coordinate and optimize schedules for Space Systems programs at its Long Beach, CA headquarters. The role focuses on integrating schedules across program tiers, aligning with objectives, and mitigating bottlenecks in a high-velocity supply chain.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in scheduling within aerospace or technical industries, strong MS Project/JIRA skills, and experience with ERP/MRP and data visualization. U.S.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Scheduler experience in a New Space, Aerospace, or other technical industry with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of work experience (12+ 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 (Power BI) to track health metrics.
• U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Nice to have: Infor LN ERP experience, VBA or Python to automate scheduling workflows, U.S. Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze schedules for Rocket Lab Space Systems programs across all program tiers.
• Identify bottlenecks and support mitigation strategies.
• Gather data with Project Managers, Engineering, and Supply Chain for accurate signals.
• Create and deliver schedule reports and dashboards for program managers.
• Develop and maintain scheduling tools and processes (ERP/MRP, SQL, Power BI) to improve reporting quality.
• Provide clear production priorities and manage push/pull signals to reduce lead times.
• Support root cause analysis for schedule slips and implement scalable Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen solutions.

Skills

Scheduling expertise

Technical documentation literacy

Data visualization

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

ERP/MRP

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Rocket Lab Corp. is seeking a Senior Master Scheduler II to coordinate and optimize schedules for Space Systems programs at its Long Beach, CA headquarters. The role focuses on integrating schedules across program tiers, aligning with objectives, and mitigating bottlenecks in a high-velocity supply chain.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in scheduling within aerospace or technical industries, strong MS Project/JIRA skills, and experience with ERP/MRP and data visualization. U.S.