Master Scheduler

Turion Space • Irvine, CA

80d

About The Position

At Turion Space, we're on a mission to secure Earth and expand humanity’s reach beyond it. We’re building a fleet of spacecraft to support national security, in-space servicing, and orbital debris removal. As we ramp toward multiple launches and rapid hardware development, we’re looking for a Master Scheduler to bring structure to the chaos and drive alignment across teams and timelines. This is a full-time, exempt role based at our headquarters in Irvine, CA, and will work directly with program management, engineering leadership, and operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or business discipline or 5+ years of work experience in the aerospace or defense industry.
• 3+ Years of experience with project planning and integrated master scheduling within a cross-functional team.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent tools.
• The ability to obtain and maintain an active DOD clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Highly skilled at taking in large quantities of information and presenting it in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to work and communicate well with others in a team environment.
• Able to be diplomatically persuasive or assertive when necessary.
• Experience with summary schedule reporting tools such as Microsoft Timeline or equivalent.
• Coursework or training in Critical Path Analysis methodology.
• Experience performing schedule risk analysis techniques.
• Experience analyzing schedules using Industry Standard Health Metrics.
• An active DOD Secret or Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) across multiple programs and spacecraft development efforts.
• Partner with engineering, production, and program leadership to develop and maintain realistic schedules that reflect current progress and drive accountability.
• Facilitate weekly schedule reviews with engineers and functional leads to identify risks, blockers, and critical path items.
• Clearly communicate schedule status and changes to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Analyze dependencies across workstreams and surface misalignments early.
• Continuously improve how we build and manage schedules - developing tools, templates, and processes as we scale.
• Perform schedule risk assessments, generate recovery plans, and apply schedule health metrics to drive execution.

Benefits

• Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
• Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
• Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees