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Varda Space

In-orbit manufacturing with reentry return services

W Series Vehicle Scheduler

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeEl Segundo, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A B.S. or M.S. with an emphasis in Project Management or a related field is required.
  • At least 8 years of experience in mission, space vehicle, or production scheduling is required.
  • Expertise in schedule management tools, including Microsoft Project and Smartsheet, is required.
  • Proficiency in manufacturing resource planning tools is required.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional environment are required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated master schedules (IMS) in Microsoft Project or equivalent tooling across the W-Series Vehicle fleet.
  • Partner with Vehicle Systems, Integration and Test leadership, and engineering task leads to translate scope into executable plans aligned with budget and technical objectives.
  • Identify critical path, near-critical activities, and key schedule drivers to support informed decision-making.
  • Lead weekly schedule updates, status collection, and forecast adjustments; clearly communicate risks, impacts, and recovery options.
  • Support baseline development, re-baselining efforts, engineering change cut-ins, and change management activities throughout the program lifecycle.
  • Assist the VP, W-Series Vehicles and Finance with monthly earned value metrics, including mission-related spend and non-recurring and recurring engineering labor.
  • Perform schedule quality checks and health assessments in accordance with industry best practices and Varda standards.
  • Drive scheduling process improvements through standardization, automation, and tool enhancements.
  • Ensure schedules are defensible, audit-ready, and aligned with leadership expectations.
  • Support program reviews and provide scheduling expertise to facilitate decision-making.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a fast-paced aerospace or technology startup environment.
  • A background in space or aviation hardware production.
  • Familiarity with streamlined earned value management methods and tools.

About the Company

Varda Space

In-orbit manufacturing with reentry return services

Varda Space Industries provides in-space manufacturing by operating production facilities in low Earth orbit and returning finished goods to Earth using reentry capsules. Clients send materials or designs to Varda’s in-orbit production line, where microgravity enables manufacturing processes not possible on Earth. After production, capsules re-enter Earth's atmosphere to deliver goods back to customers, supported by in-orbit equipment and reliable reentry systems. The company aims to make low Earth orbit accessible for multiple industries by building end-to-end space manufacturing infrastructure and industrializing orbit for commercial use.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Series D
Total funding
$609.5M
Headquarters
El Segundo, CA
Founded
2020

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