Sr. Scheduler (Starship)

The role

The Sr. Scheduler for the Starship program leads production planning by developing strategic rate-based schedules and forecasting capacity. This role manages constraints across multiple builds and collaborates cross-functionally to drive program-level goals.

What you will do

• Lead production scheduling for multiple production work centers.
• Develop and maintain rate-based master schedules for hardware lines.
• Own scenario modeling for optimal hardware allocation.
• Partner with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to execute goals.
• Manage relationships with internal and external suppliers.
• Orchestrate scheduling and prioritization of hardware across shared resources.
• Leverage MRP/ERP systems and SQL queries to identify shortages.
• Champion scheduling automation initiatives using tools like VBA, Power BI, and Python.
• Conduct capacity analyses to mitigate risks.
• Root-cause chronic schedule issues and lead cross-functional teams to implement fixes.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of manufacturing scheduling, planning, or operations experience; OR 8+ years of professional experience in manufacturing scheduling, planning, or operations in lieu of a
• Must be available for all shifts, extended hours, and/or weekends as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods - 8 hours minimum.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.

Nice to have

• Advanced experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and SQL in high-volume production environments.
• Exceptional problem-solving with a proven bias for speed, accuracy, and scalable solutions in high-stakes environments.
• Highly self-motivated leader with experience prioritizing amid ambiguity.
• Strong ability to build and lead supplier/customer relationships in fast-paced, matrixed organizations.
• Proficiency in coding/scripting (e.g., SQL, VBA, Python) and tools like MS Office Suite, Smartsheet, Power BI, Confluence, JIRA.
• Demonstrated success implementing enterprise-wide continuous improvement using lean principles, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), Kaizen, or equivalent frameworks.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams on strategic initiatives, with project management certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile).
• Aerospace or high-volume manufacturing background, ideally with rate-production scaling.

About the company

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. The company is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars.