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Varda Space Industries

Production Scheduler

Varda Space Industries · El Segundo, California, United States

Posted about 2 months ago · $100,000 - $125,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
69 days
Varda Space Industries's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
81% of Varda Space Industries's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Varda Space Industries
high
85 stale, 0 reposted of 86 open
Hiring momentum
215 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Varda Space Industries's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Varda Space Industries.

About this role

The Production Scheduler at Varda is responsible for developing and maintaining the production schedule for satellite hardware, ensuring that all components are ready for integration, testing, and delivery. This role involves collaboration with various departments to prioritize builds, monitor production progress, and communicate any risks or delays. The Scheduler will also track performance metrics and support planning efforts to meet program milestones.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Three or more years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or manufacturing coordination within aerospace, defense, automotive, or another complex manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, production dependencies, and material readiness.
  • Ability to read and interpret work orders, bills of material, and engineering drawings.
  • Experience using scheduling, ERP, MES, or project-management software.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across a cross-functional team from technicians to program leadership.

Nice to have

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in operations management, supply chain, engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience scheduling satellite, spacecraft, or launch-vehicle production.
  • Advanced skills in scheduling and reporting tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Primavera P6, or Excel.
  • Knowledge of critical-path scheduling, capacity planning, and earned-value principles.
  • Familiarity with cleanroom operations and configuration-controlled hardware in a low-volume, high-mix production environment.

What you get

  • Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays
  • 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
  • Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance
  • $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
  • 12 weeks of parental leave (with supplemental disability leave for CA mothers)
  • Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic

Worth weighing

  • The role requires on-site presence in El Segundo, CA.
  • No remote work options mentioned, which may limit flexibility for some candidates.
  • The salary range is provided, but it is unclear how individual compensation is determined beyond skills and experience.
  • The position involves working in a fast-paced production environment, which may be challenging for some candidates.

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Listed by Varda Space Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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