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Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology - solving complex challenges that matter.\nWe're building the future of UAS capabilities, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us. If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on next-generation flight systems, you belong here.\nAt Zone 5 Technologies, the Test and Evaluation Operations Scheduler will coordinate the personnel, range access, facilities, equipment, and operational support required to execute flight-test activities across multiple programs. \nThis role is highly detail-oriented, execution-focused, and communication-driven, working cross-functionally with Technical Program Managers (TPMs), Test and Evaluation, Engineering, Operations, Logistics, Safety, Security, and external test-site personnel to develop and maintain an integrated flight-test schedule. \nThe Test and Evaluation Operations Scheduler will translate program forecasts into executable operating plans, identify personnel and resource conflicts, coordinate range and test-site requirements, and maintain clear schedule visibility across the organization. \nIn this role, you are expected to operate with strong ownership and attention to detail, ensuring upcoming operations are coordinated early, conflicts are identified before they impact execution, and schedule changes are communicated clearly and quickly. \nResponsibilities \nIntegrated Flight-Test Planning & Scheduling \nDevelop and maintain an integrated, cross-program flight-test schedule \nTranslate program forecasts into long-range, rolling look-ahead, and daily execution schedules \nIdentify schedule dependencies, resource constraints, competing priorities, and planning risks \nMaintain schedule accuracy, version control, and change visibility \nCoordinate schedule changes while minimizing impacts to programs and test operations \nRange & Test-Site Coordination \nRequest, reserve, and track range time, airspace, facilities, and test-site resources \nCoordinate requirements, deadlines, approvals, and schedule changes with internal and external stakeholders \nMaintain visibility of range limitations, blackout periods, site conflicts, and outstanding actions \nCoordinate site access, travel, and operational support requirements \nPersonnel & Resource Planning \nCoordinate with functional managers to identify qualified personnel required for upcoming operations \nForecast staffing requirements and identify personnel gaps before they impact test execution \nCoordinate shared aircraft, test articles, vehicles, ground-support equipment, communications equipment, and other resources \nIdentify cross-program conflicts and develop options for leadership resolution \nSchedule Communication & Leadership Briefing \nFacilitate recurring flight-test planning and scheduling meetings \nPublish clear schedule products for program teams, functional managers, and leadership \nBrief upcoming operations, resource constraints, schedule risks, conflicts, and required decisions \nMaintain action, dependency, decision, and risk tracking associated with scheduled operations \nExecution Support & Process Improvement \nSupport daily flight-test operations and rapidly replan around weather, range, technical, personnel, or program changes \nTrack delays, cancellations, resource utilization, and recurring scheduling constraints \nDevelop standardized planning workflows, templates, metrics, and operating procedures \nCapture lessons learned and continuously improve flight-test planning processes \nQualifications \n2-7+ years of experience in operations planning, scheduling, program coordination, logistics, workforce planning, or similar roles \nDemonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent activities, stakeholders, and deadlines \nStrong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through \nAbility to identify conflicts, develop practical options, and communicate recommendations \nStrong written, verbal, and leadership briefing skills \nProficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and scheduling or project-management systems \nAbility to operate effectively in a rapidly changing operational environment \nAbility to support occasional travel and changing flight-test schedules as required \nPreferred \nBachelor’s degree in Aviation, Business, Operations Management, Project Management, Logistics, or a related field \nAerospace, defense, UAS, aviation, flight-test, or military test experience \nExperience coordinating government ranges, test sites, airspace, or external operational partners \nExperience developing resource-loaded schedules and workforce capacity plans \nFamiliarity with flight-test planning, readiness reviews, test cards, and range documentation \nExperience with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent scheduling tools \nExperience developing dashboards, schedule metrics, and leadership briefing products \nLevel II: $78,000 - $102,000\nLevel III: $91,000 - $119,000\nLevel IV: $115,000 - $156,000\nPay range for this role\n$78,000—$156,000 USD\nWhat's in it for you:\nBenefits: \nCompetitive total compensation package \nComprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more.\n401k with company-match \n3 weeks of paid time off each year\n40 hours of sick time\n12 annual company holidays\nWhy Join Zone 5 Technologies?\nInnovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge technology that is shaping the future of defense and aerospace.\nCollaborative Culture: Join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.\nCareer Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.\nIf you are passionate about unmanned aircraft technology and want to be a part of a dynamic and growing company, we would love to hear from you. 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