Shift Leader - Launch Ops (B Shift)

Blue Origin•Space Coast, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Origin Operations is responsible for integrated supply chain, test operations, safety, quality, and mission assurance, including manufacturing and supply-chain support across Blue Origin facilities. The Shift Leader provides frontline leadership for technicians and operators conducting mission, test, and launch operations for vehicles, payloads, and facilities. The role plans and directs daily work, supports team training and readiness, and turns approved procedures and engineering intent into safe, reliable execution. Depending on the team’s domain, the role may lead launch-vehicle and ground operations; payload and spacecraft processing; transportation and handling of flight hardware; or mission and control-room support. Work may include vehicle integration, facility or test-stand operations, fluid systems, electrical and avionics checkout, payload handling, lifting and rigging, and countdown or mission execution. Leaders make real-time risk and go/no-go decisions and guide teams in a high-consequence, procedure-driven environment. The position is based in Space Coast, Florida, on B shift, Monday through Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Relocation assistance is available. The role requires supporting non-standard hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime; working in field or industrial environments; and occasional travel to other Blue Origin sites or test and launch locations. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. citizenship or immigration-status requirement. A standard background check is required, with other checks or credentials applicable to certain job profiles and duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of hands-on experience in mission/flight operations, launch/test operations, aerospace or industrial systems, or a closely related operational environment.
At least 1 year of frontline leadership experience directing technicians or operators, such as supervisor, lead, or crew chief experience.
Experience performing work on complex or hazardous systems, such as cryogenic, pneumatic, hydraulic, high-pressure, high-voltage, or propellant systems.
Ability to read and follow technical documentation, including procedures, work instructions, drawings, schematics, and manuals.
Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritize team work while meeting safety, quality, and schedule commitments.
Basic proficiency with digital tools such as email, spreadsheets, and maintenance or operations systems, and ability to learn new tools quickly.
Willingness and ability to support non-standard hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Ability to work in field or industrial environments, including outdoors, with PPE, at heights or on ladders, and in hazardous or restricted areas as required.
Willingness to travel occasionally to other Blue Origin sites or test/launch locations.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of relevant operations experience and at least 2 years as a frontline supervisor or lead.
Experience in domains such as launch pads or test stands, mission/control rooms, vehicle or payload integration and processing, ground fluid or propellant systems, instrumentation and controls, large-hardware rigging or transport, SCAPE or hazardous operations, or ordnance handling.
Experience in aerospace, launch vehicles, test facilities, industrial automation/controls, oil and gas, or similar fields.
Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings, models, specifications, and test procedures.
Experience with Lean or continuous improvement methods such as 5S or Kaizen, and implementing process and safety improvements.
Experience assembling, integrating, or handling large or complex products such as stages, modules, or large structures.
Formal technical training or an associate degree in a relevant field such as electronics, mechanics, industrial technology, instrumentation, or mechatronics.

Responsibilities

Lead technicians and operators in daily mission, test, and/or launch operations, with a focus on safety, quality, and schedule.
Plan, assign, and monitor work, including shift coverage, work-center assignments, overtime, and backup coverage.
Ensure work follows approved procedures, work instructions, drawings, and safety and quality requirements.
Provide hands-on technical support for integration, checkout, testing, and operation of flight and ground systems as needed.
Conduct performance check-ins and reviews; coach, develop, and mentor team members.
Support hiring, onboarding, training, and recognition for the team.
Communicate work status, issues, and risks to leadership and partner teams, including engineering, planning, logistics, safety, and quality.
Promote a strong safety culture, identify hazards, support incident investigations, and implement corrective actions.
Identify and implement improvements to safety, quality, efficiency, and repeatability.
Maintain clean, organized, compliant work areas, including 5S, clean-as-you-go practices, and tool/FOD control.
Depending on the assigned domain, lead vehicle and ground operations, payload processing, hardware transportation and handling, or control-room operations during countdown and mission execution.
Make real-time risk and go/no-go decisions in support of mission outcomes.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year, based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential eligibility for bonuses, dependent on role type and job level; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed