Production Planner I (Aerospace)

Location: Louisville, Colorado, United States

Salary: $60,773–$83,561.75 per year

Company

Develops satellites, spacecraft, mission systems, and components for space exploration, national security, and defense missions.

What you will do

• Create and maintain production schedules, aligning materials, resources, and labor with production goals and deadlines.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to address delays and operational issues.
• Coordinate production activities with procurement, manufacturing, engineering, and logistics.
• Use MRP and ERP systems to manage schedules and inventory levels.
• Analyze production data to improve scheduling and resource allocation.
• Support production-related troubleshooting and present findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.
• 0–2 years of experience; this is an entry-level role.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, ERP, MRP, MS Project, and Excel.
• Familiarity with production planning and scheduling software and basic manufacturing workflows.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or CIS.
• APICS certification.
• Experience with SQL, Python, R, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Participation in the 2026 SS Intern Academy.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment focused on innovation, space technology, and national security missions.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance and three weeks of paid time off.
• Professional development and opportunities to contribute to space and defense programs.