Test & Evaluation Operations Scheduler

At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in precision weapons and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Our team of engineers and innovators are developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions to deliver affordable and scalable precision weapons, interceptors, and UAS.

We're building the next generation of munitions and unmanned systems for the United States and its allies. If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on defense technology, you belong here.

At 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.

This 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.

The 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.

In 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.

Responsibilities

Integrated Flight-Test Planning & Scheduling

Develop and maintain an integrated, cross-program flight-test schedule

Translate program forecasts into long-range, rolling look-ahead, and daily execution schedules

Identify schedule dependencies, resource constraints, competing priorities, and planning risks

Maintain schedule accuracy, version control, and change visibility

Coordinate schedule changes while minimizing impacts to programs and test operations

Range & Test-Site Coordination

Request, reserve, and track range time, airspace, facilities, and test-site resources

Coordinate requirements, deadlines, approvals, and schedule changes with internal and external stakeholders

Maintain visibility of range limitations, blackout periods, site conflicts, and outstanding actions

Coordinate site access, travel, and operational support requirements

Personnel & Resource Planning

Coordinate with functional managers to identify qualified personnel required for upcoming operations

Forecast staffing requirements and identify personnel gaps before they impact test execution

Coordinate shared aircraft, test articles, vehicles, ground-support equipment, communications equipment, and other resources

Identify cross-program conflicts and develop options for leadership resolution

Schedule Communication & Leadership Briefing

Facilitate recurring flight-test planning and scheduling meetings

Publish clear schedule products for program teams, functional managers, and leadership

Brief upcoming operations, resource constraints, schedule risks, conflicts, and required decisions

Maintain action, dependency, decision, and risk tracking associated with scheduled operations

Execution Support & Process Improvement

Support daily flight-test operations and rapidly replan around weather, range, technical, personnel, or program changes

Track delays, cancellations, resource utilization, and recurring scheduling constraints

Develop standardized planning workflows, templates, metrics, and operating procedures

Capture lessons learned and continuously improve flight-test planning processes

Qualifications

2–7+ years of experience in operations planning, scheduling, program coordination, logistics, workforce planning, or similar roles

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent activities, stakeholders, and deadlines

Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through

Ability to identify conflicts, develop practical 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 operate effectively in a rapidly changing operational environment

Ability to support occasional travel and changing flight-test schedules as required

Preferred

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 operational 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 scheduling tools

Experience developing dashboards, schedule metrics, and leadership briefing products

Level II: $78,000 - $102,000

Level III: $91,000 - $119,000

Level IV: $115,000 - $156,000

Pay range for this role

$78,000 — $156,000 USD

What's in it for you:

Benefits:

Competitive total compensation package

Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more.

401k with company-match

3 weeks of paid time off each year

40 hours of sick time

12 annual company holidays

Why Join Zone 5 Technologies?

Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge technology that is shaping the future of defense and aerospace.

Collaborative Culture: Join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

If 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. Apply today and join the Zone 5 Technologies team!

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Zone 5 Technologies is a federal contractor and participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. As required by law, we will verify the identity and employment authorization of all new employees using the E-Verify system. Learn more about your rights and responsibilities under E-Verify: https://www.e-verify.gov .