Test & Evaluation Operations Scheduler

The role

Coordinate the people, range access, facilities, equipment and support needed to run flight-test activities across multiple programs. Build and maintain an integrated flight-test schedule with Technical Program Managers and other teams.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain an integrated, cross-program flight-test schedule
• Translate program forecasts into long-range, rolling and daily execution schedules
• Identify schedule dependencies, resource constraints and planning risks
• Request, reserve and track range time, airspace, facilities and test-site resources
• Coordinate personnel needs and forecast staffing gaps
• Coordinate shared aircraft, test articles, vehicles and equipment
• Facilitate recurring flight-test planning meetings
• Brief leadership on upcoming operations, risks, conflicts and decisions
• Support daily operations and replan around weather, range, technical or personnel changes
• Develop standardized planning workflows, templates and metrics

Required qualifications

• 2 to 7+ years of experience in operations planning, scheduling, program coordination, logistics, workforce planning or similar roles
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities, stakeholders and deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to identify conflicts, develop options and communicate recommendations
• Strong written, verbal and leadership briefing skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and scheduling or project-management systems
• Ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing operational environment
• Ability to support occasional travel and changing flight-test schedules

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Business, Operations Management, Project Management, Logistics or a related field
• Aerospace, defense, UAS, aviation, flight-test or military test experience
• Experience coordinating government ranges, test sites, airspace or external partners
• Experience developing resource-loaded schedules and workforce capacity plans
• Familiarity with flight-test planning, readiness reviews, test cards and range documentation
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira or equivalent tools
• Experience developing dashboards, schedule metrics and leadership briefing products

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Medical, dental, vision, life and other benefit options
• 401k with company match
• 3 weeks of paid time off each year
• 40 hours of sick time
• 12 annual company holidays
• Innovative environment working on cutting-edge defense and aerospace technology
• Collaborative culture
• Career growth and professional development opportunities

Before you apply

• Hiring requires verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States
• The employer is a federal contractor and uses E-Verify

About the company

Zone 5 Technologies develops precision weapons, interceptors and unmanned aircraft systems for the United States and its allies. The company builds autonomous, affordable and scalable defense technology.