Project Scheduler

Company Overview

Zeno Power is the leading developer of nuclear batteries – compact power systems that provide reliable, clean energy in frontier environments. By harnessing the heat from radioisotopes, Zeno’s batteries power critical missions on Earth, in space, and at sea. To bring this technology to market by 2027, Zeno is seeking out purpose-driven and innovative professionals who are comfortable working in a startup environment. Team members will have a direct impact in enabling commercial and national security missions from the depths of our oceans, to the surface of the moon, and in austere environments here on Earth. Zeno is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Project Scheduler

Zeno is seeking a highly motivated Project Scheduler to support the mission-oriented efforts of developing and bringing to market Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS) technologies. The Project Scheduler will develop, maintain, and analyze integrated master schedules (IMS) across complex, multidisciplinary programs. This role is critical to ensuring program execution stays aligned with technical milestones, regulatory commitments, and long-lead procurement realities inherent to nuclear and aerospace-class hardware development.

In this role you will:

• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) spanning design, procurement, fabrication, assembly, integration, testing, and deployment.
• Define logical task sequencing, dependencies, durations, and milestones across cross-functional teams.
• Track schedule performance, identify critical path activities, and assess schedule risk.
• Perform schedule impact analyses and develop mitigation strategies for risks and changes.
• Partner with Program Managers, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Safety, and Licensing teams.
• Facilitate schedule reviews and ensure alignment with internal and external commitments.
• Produce schedule status reports, forecasts, and executive-level summaries.
• Support internal and external program reviews, including customer and government engagements.
• Help mature scheduling standards, tools, and best practices as the company scales.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a project scheduler or planning engineer on complex technical programs.
• Proficiency with scheduling tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Atlassian software such as Confluence and Jira
• Experience supporting hardware development programs.
• Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced startup environment.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in nuclear, aerospace, defense, energy, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience using Ceptah Bridge to interface between MS Project and Jira
• Familiarity with long-lead procurement and test-driven schedules.
• Experience supporting government or customer-facing program reviews.
• Exposure to Earned Value Management (EVM).

Job Functions

• Position requires in-office presence in Seattle (South Lake Union) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, remote work is optional on Mondays and Fridays
• Travel: Travel is required, <10%
• Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 15 pounds
• Repetitive work: Prolonged
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary band for this position is $95,000-125,000. The final job level and compensation will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, years of relevant experience, skills, qualifications, certifications, and other business considerations.

In addition to competitive compensation, we also offer a generous benefits package, which includes:

• Stock options
• Flexible paid time off
• 401k plan with employer match
• 16 weeks of paid family leave
• Employer HSA contributions
• Transit benefits to put toward commuting expenses
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Dog friendly office

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Export Control

Applicants for employment at Zeno Power must be a U.S. person. The term “U.S. Person” means (i) a U.S citizen or U.S. national; or (ii) any natural person who is a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e., holds a Green Card), as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or as a “protected individual” defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., admitted as a refugee or is granted asylum).