Senior Master Scheduler II

At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separati...

Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Develop...

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. In this role, you aren’t just managing a schedule; you are optimizing a high-velocity value chain. You will be...

Develop, maintain, and analyze schedules for Rocket Lab Space Systems programs. Ensure 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. You will help apprise Program Managers of schedule performance and "margin erosion."
Create and maintain scheduling tools and processes (using ERP/MRP, SQL, or PowerBI) that improve the 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 help implement scalable solutions using Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen principles.

8+ years of experience as a Scheduler in a New Space, Aerospace, or other technical industry, and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of work experience (12+ years of total work experience).
Detailed knowledge and familiarity with MS Project and JIRA
Demonstrated 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 (IE. Power BI) to track health metrics
U.S citizenship is required, due to program requirements
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
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

Citizenship of AU / NZ / EU / NATO