Launch Operations Lead

blueorigin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL is seeking a hands-on Lead Technician to supervise day-to-day mission and test operations, with strong emphasis on safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

You will plan and monitor workload, provide technical support for flight and ground systems, and mentor team members while supporting hiring, onboarding, and training. Expect non‑standard hours and occasional travel to other Blue Origin sites.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in mission/flight operations, launch/test operations, aerospace/industrial systems, or a closely related operational environment.
• 1+ year of frontline leadership (supervisor, lead, crew chief, or equivalent) directing technicians or operators.
• Experience performing work on complex or hazardous systems (e.g., cryogenic, pneumatic, hydraulic, high‑pressure, high‑voltage, propellants, or similar).
• Ability to read and follow technical documentation (procedures, work instructions, drawings, schematics, manuals).
• Proven ability to plan and prioritize daily work for a team while meeting safety, quality, and schedule commitments.
• Basic proficiency with digital tools (email, spreadsheets, maintenance/operations systems) and ability to learn new tools quickly.
• Willing and able to support non‑standard hours (nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime), work in field/industrial environments, and travel occasionally to other Blue Origin sites or test/launch locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead technicians/operators in day‑to‑day mission, test, and/or launch operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and schedule.
• Plan, assign, and monitor work (shift coverage, work center assignments, overtime, and backup coverage).
• Ensure work is performed per approved procedures, work instructions, drawings, and safety/quality requirements.
• Provide hands‑on technical support for integration, checkout, test, and operations of flight and ground systems as needed.
• Conduct regular performance check‑ins and reviews; coach, develop, and mentor team members.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and recognition for your team.
• Communicate work status, issues, and risks clearly to leadership and partner teams (engineering, planning, logistics, safety, quality).
• Drive a strong safety culture; identify hazards, support incident investigations, and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements to increase safety, quality, efficiency, and repeatability.
• Maintain clean, organized, compliant work areas (e.g., 5S, "clean as you go," tool/FOD control).

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL is seeking a hands-on Lead Technician to supervise day-to-day mission and test operations, with strong emphasis on safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

You will plan and monitor workload, provide technical support for flight and ground systems, and mentor team members while supporting hiring, onboarding, and training. Expect non‑standard hours and occasional travel to other Blue Origin sites.