Program Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next‑generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War and its allies’ core mission priorities, and meet the accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.

This role supports manufacturing planning activities across diverse products, including machined parts, composites, engineering jobs, and production assemblies. You will collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and program management teams to ensure complete and accurate planning that drives efficient production and timely procurement. Your work directly supports program execution by ensuring materials, process requirements, and supplier inputs are aligned with production needs.

This role is part of our Tactical Missiles and Integrated Defense Systems business, which designs and develops integrated missile and defense systems that support critical missions across air, land, and sea. We combine comprehensive analysis, engineering, and program execution capabilities to deliver mission-tailored solutions that reduce lead times, lower costs, and simplify complex multi-vendor supply chains. Backed by decades of flight-proven and fielded performance, we design and build mission-critical technologies including launch systems, propulsion, payload integration solutions, UAV components, missile subsystems, and Safe & Arm systems.

Responsibilities

• Interprets engineered prints and engineering databases to create complete and accurate manufacturing plans using EPICOR Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
• Coordinates with program managers and engineers to incorporate product requirements into planning.
• Works with manufacturing and production leads to include fabrication and assembly processes in plans.
• Collaborates with quality engineering and quality assurance to integrate quality requirements into planning.
• Prepares purchase requisitions and creates purchase suggestions based on program needs.
• Maintains product bills of material (BOMs) and uses them to guide purchasing actions.
• Solicits supplier quotes and monitors delivery dates and on-time status for manufactured and purchased materials.
• Builds strong working relationships with manufacturing teams and suppliers to resolve issues and maintain schedule alignment.
• Keeps program managers informed of changes or deviations from the plan.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related discipline.
• Three or more years of applicable experience.
• One or more years of experience with EPICOR ERP software.

Special Mentions

• Occasional travel 0–10% of the time.

This position requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company‑paid life and AD &D insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement

Karman Space and Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.