or apply directly on Vast's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 days Vast's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 35% of Vast's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Vast
- low 0 stale, 5 reposted of 202 open
- Hiring momentum
- 259 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Vast's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vast.
About this role
The Master Scheduler at Vast will be responsible for developing and maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for satellite subsystems and program phases. This role involves coordinating with engineering teams, facilitating schedule status meetings, performing critical path analysis, and managing schedule risks. The position requires a proactive approach to ensure that project timelines are met while supporting the company's ambitious goals in space infrastructure development.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Vast as an employer.
What you need
- 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
Nice to have
- 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)
What you get
- Base salary varies depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand
- Company equity
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off (up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff)
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability insurance
Worth weighing
- No mention of remote work options; on-site work required in Long Beach
- Extended hours may be necessary to meet proposal deadlines or program milestones
- Role involves high-stress environment with multiple projects and potential abrupt changes in direction
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Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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