Launch Operations Lead — Space Coast Shift

Blue Origin LLC; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a hands-on Operations Lead on Space Coast, FL to guide technicians through mission, test, and launch activities with safety and quality as top priorities.

You will plan shifts, monitor work, and mentor staff while ensuring adherence to procedures and safety standards. The role involves hands-on support for integration and testing, plus developing your team through coaching and training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in mission/flight operations, launch/test operations, aerospace/industrial systems, or related operational environment.
• 1+ year of frontline leadership directing technicians or operators.
• Experience with complex or hazardous systems (e.g., cryogenic, pneumatic, hydraulic, high-pressure, high-voltage, propellants).
• 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).
• Willing and able to support non-standard hours, field/industrial environments, and travel occasionally.

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.
• Drive a strong safety culture; identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements to increase safety, quality, efficiency, and repeatability.
• Maintain clean, organized, compliant work areas.

Skills

Frontline leadership

Safety culture leadership

Team coaching

Operations planning

Reading technical documents

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or associate degree in electronics/mechanics/industrial technology

Tools

MS Excel

Maintenance systems

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a hands-on Operations Lead on Space Coast, FL to guide technicians through mission, test, and launch activities with safety and quality as top priorities.

You will plan shifts, monitor work, and mentor staff while ensuring adherence to procedures and safety standards. The role involves hands-on support for integration and testing, plus developing your team through coaching and training.