As Vast expands into high-power satellite buses, we need the schedule infrastructure to match our ambitions. This role is the single accountable owner for the Integrated Master Schedule — from winning new work with credible proposal schedules, to tracking every subsystem's commitments week over week and calling risks before they slip. You'll sit at the intersection of engineering and program management, keeping a fast-moving team honest and on track.
Responsibilities
Develop, baseline, and maintain the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) across all satellite subsystems and program phases
Own schedule development for proposals — build credible, bottoms-up schedules tied to the WBS and basis of estimate
Facilitate weekly schedule status meetings with all engineering subsystems; track commitments and flag deviations to program leadership
Perform critical path analysis, schedule margin tracking, and near-term look-ahead reporting
Identify, document, and report schedule risks and opportunities; support mitigation planning with subsystem owners
Maintain schedule baseline change control and manage variance analysis
Coordinate with supply chain on long-lead hardware and vendor schedule integration
Support program reviews (PDR, CDR, MRR) with schedule artifacts and trend analysis
Develop and standardize repeatable scheduling processes and proposal templates as the program scales
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field
5+ years of experience developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules on hardware development programs
Proficiency in Smartsheet or Microsoft Project
Demonstrated experience developing proposal schedules and running schedule status cadences with engineering teams
Strong critical path analysis and schedule risk assessment skills
Preferred Skills & Experience
PMP or PMI-SP certification
Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
Background in aerospace, defense, or spacecraft hardware programs
Familiarity with satellite subsystems (avionics, structures, propulsion, thermal, power)
Experience with schedule risk analysis tools (Safran, Oracle Risk Analysis)
Track record of building scheduling processes at an early-stage or scaling aerospace company
Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees, vendors, and customers
Logical and strategic approach to solving problems
Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction.
Additional Requirements
Willingness to work on-site in Long Beach with occasional travel to suppliers or partner sites
Ability to work extended hours to support proposal deadlines or program milestones
Pay Range: California
$129,301—$155,161 USD
We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
