Test & Evaluation Operations Scheduler

Zone 5 Technologies; San Luis Obispo (CA); Vor Ort; USD 78.000 - 156.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401k with company-match

Paid time off

Holidays

Zusammenfassung

Zone 5 Technologies in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking a Test and Evaluation Operations Scheduler to coordinate flight-test activities across multiple programs. You will work with TPMs, Engineering, Operations, and external test-site personnel to develop and maintain an integrated flight-test schedule.

The role emphasizes ownership, attention to detail, and clear communication to anticipate conflicts and keep schedules aligned with program goals, test site constraints, and weather contingencies.

Qualifikationen

• 2–7+ years of experience in operations planning, scheduling, program coordination, logistics, workforce planning, or similar roles
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent activities, stakeholders, and deadlines
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to identify conflicts, develop practical options, and communicate recommendations
• Strong written, verbal, and leadership briefing skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and scheduling or project-management systems
• Ability to operate effectively in a rapidly changing operational environment
• Ability to support occasional travel and changing flight-test schedules as required

Aufgaben

• Integrated Flight-Test Planning & Scheduling: develop and maintain an integrated, cross-program flight-test schedule
• Translate program forecasts into long-range, rolling look-ahead, and daily execution schedules
• Identify schedule dependencies, resource constraints, competing priorities, and planning risks
• Maintain schedule accuracy, version control, and change visibility
• Coordinate schedule changes while minimizing impacts to programs and test operations
• Range & Test-Site Coordination: request, reserve, and track range time, airspace, facilities, and test-site resources
• Coordinate requirements, deadlines, approvals, and schedule changes with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain visibility of range limitations, blackout periods, site conflicts, and outstanding actions
• Coordinate site access, travel, and operational support requirements
• Coordinate with functional managers to identify qualified personnel required for upcoming operations
• Forecast staffing requirements and identify personnel gaps before they impact test execution
• Coordinate shared aircraft, test articles, vehicles, ground-support equipment, communications equipment, and other resources
• Identify cross-program conflicts and develop options for leadership resolution
• Facilitate recurring flight-test planning and scheduling meetings
• Publish clear schedule products for program teams, functional managers, and leadership
• Brief upcoming operations, resource constraints, schedule risks, conflicts, and required decisions
• Maintain action, dependency, decision, and risk tracking associated with scheduled operations
• Execution Support & Process Improvement: Support daily flight-test operations and rapidly replan around weather, range, technical, personnel, or program changes
• Track delays, cancellations, resource utilization, and recurring scheduling constraints
• Develop standardized planning workflows, templates, metrics, and operating procedures
• Capture lessons learned and continuously improve flight-test planning processes

Kenntnisse

Scheduling

Communication

Leadership briefing

Stakeholder management

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Business, Operations Management, Project Management, Logistics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Jobbeschreibung

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems. Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology - solving complex challenges that matter.

We're building the future of UAS capabilities, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us. If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on next-generation flight systems, you belong here.

At Zone 5 Technologies, the Test and Evaluation Operations Scheduler will coordinate the personnel, range access, facilities, equipment, and operational support required to execute flight-test activities across multiple programs.

This role is highly detail-oriented, execution-focused, and communication-driven, working cross-functionally with Technical Program Managers (TPMs), Test and Evaluation, Engineering, Operations, Logistics, Safety, Security, and external test-site personnel to develop and maintain an integrated flight-test schedule.

The Test and Evaluation Operations Scheduler will translate program forecasts into executable operating plans, identify personnel and resource conflicts, coordinate range and test-site requirements, and maintain clear schedule visibility across the organization.

In this role, you are expected to operate with strong ownership and attention to detail, ensuring upcoming operations are coordinated early, conflicts are identified before they impact execution, and schedule changes are communicated clearly and quickly.

Responsibilities

Integrated Flight-Test Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain an integrated, cross-program flight-test schedule
• Translate program forecasts into long-range, rolling look-ahead, and daily execution schedules
• Identify schedule dependencies, resource constraints, competing priorities, and planning risks
• Maintain schedule accuracy, version control, and change visibility
• Coordinate schedule changes while minimizing impacts to programs and test operations

Range & Test-Site Coordination

• Request, reserve, and track range time, airspace, facilities, and test-site resources
• Coordinate requirements, deadlines, approvals, and schedule changes with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain visibility of range limitations, blackout periods, site conflicts, and outstanding actions
• Coordinate site access, travel, and operational support requirements
• Coordinate with functional managers to identify qualified personnel required for upcoming operations
• Forecast staffing requirements and identify personnel gaps before they impact test execution
• Coordinate shared aircraft, test articles, vehicles, ground-support equipment, communications equipment, and other resources
• Identify cross-program conflicts and develop options for leadership resolution
• Facilitate recurring flight-test planning and scheduling meetings
• Publish clear schedule products for program teams, functional managers, and leadership
• Brief upcoming operations, resource constraints, schedule risks, conflicts, and required decisions
• Maintain action, dependency, decision, and risk tracking associated with scheduled operations

Execution Support & Process Improvement

• Support daily flight-test operations and rapidly replan around weather, range, technical, personnel, or program changes
• Track delays, cancellations, resource utilization, and recurring scheduling constraints

• Develop standardized planning workflows, templates, metrics, and operating procedures
• Capture lessons learned and continuously improve flight-test planning processes

Qualifications

• 2–7+ years of experience in operations planning, scheduling, program coordination, logistics, workforce planning, or similar roles
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent activities, stakeholders, and deadlines
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to identify conflicts, develop practical options, and communicate recommendations
• Strong written, verbal, and leadership briefing skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and scheduling or project-management systems
• Ability to operate effectively in a rapidly changing operational environment
• Ability to support occasional travel and changing flight-test schedules as required

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Business, Operations Management, Project Management, Logistics, or a related field
• Aerospace, defense, UAS, aviation, flight-test, or military test experience
• Experience coordinating government ranges, test sites, airspace, or external operational partners
• Experience developing resource-loaded schedules and workforce capacity plans
• Familiarity with flight-test planning, readiness reviews, test cards, and range documentation
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent scheduling tools
• Experience developing dashboards, schedule metrics, and leadership briefing products

Pay range for this role

Level II: $78,000 - $102,000

Level III: $91,000 - $119,000

Level IV: $115,000 - $156,000

$78,000 - $156,000 USD

What's in it for you:

• Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more.
• 401k with company-match
• 3 weeks of paid time off each year
• 40 hours of sick time
• 12 annual company holidays

Why Join Zone 5 Technologies?

• Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge technology that is shaping the future of defense and aerospace.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

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