Scheduler (Hypersonic Weapons)

Location: Torrance, CA; 19951 Mariner Ave, Torrance, CA 90503

Company

hirify.global is an early-stage defense company developing and delivering advanced hypersonic weapon systems.

What you will do

• Build and maintain integrated master schedules from concept design through full-rate production, flight testing, and fielding.
• Identify dependencies, critical paths, risks, and recovery options against contractual commitments and customer milestones.
• Coordinate schedule updates with engineering, program management, manufacturing, operations, government stakeholders, and external suppliers.
• Develop schedule tools, dashboards, and reports providing real-time visibility to leadership and government customers.
• Improve schedule fidelity by understanding engineering and manufacturing workflows and integrating third-party data into the master plan.
• Lead high-tempo schedule reviews, escalate risks, and provide briefings and status updates for U.S. Government stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, business, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in project planning, integrated master scheduling, or operations engineering.
• Proficiency with Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Primavera, or comparable scheduling tools.
• Strong knowledge of critical-path analysis, risk assessment, and work breakdown structures.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and clear written and verbal communication skills.
• The role is based in Torrance, California. Access to classified information or restricted U.S. Government sites, systems, or information may require a government security clearance or other authorization and applicable citizenship or eligibility requirements.
• Employment is contingent on the ability to access applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing.

Nice to have

• Experience with first-of-a-kind engineering projects or defense hardware production.
• Familiarity with hypersonic or missile-system development life cycles.
• Experience with government acquisition programs and contractual reporting, including CDRLs and IMS.
• Experience integrating third-party schedules and external supplier data into a master plan.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Culture & Benefits

• Early-stage startup environment with significant ownership and direct impact on defense programs.
• Work involves collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and government-program stakeholders.
• Generous benefits package; details are provided on the company careers page.
• Equal opportunity employer with reasonable accommodations available throughout the application and hiring process.