Launch Operations Shift Lead

Blue Origin; Florida; Presencial; USD 110 000 - 170 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental, vision

Stock options

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Resumo da oferta

Blue Origin is seeking a Mission & Flight Operations Supervisor to lead a frontline team of technicians and operators for safe, efficient operations of spacecraft, payloads, and launch/test facilities on the Space Coast. You will plan day‑to‑day work, ensure training, and translate engineering intent into reliable execution.

You will guide teams across vehicle integration, ground systems, and control room support, shaping safety culture and continuous improvement while meeting tight schedules

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 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) and travel occasionally.

Responsabilidades

• 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).

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Operations planning

Safety culture

Technical documentation

Digital tools

Field work readiness

Standards compliance

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Blue Origin is seeking a Mission & Flight Operations Supervisor to lead a frontline team of technicians and operators for safe, efficient operations of spacecraft, payloads, and launch/test facilities on the Space Coast. You will plan day‑to‑day work, ensure training, and translate engineering intent into reliable execution.

You will guide teams across vehicle integration, ground systems, and control room support, shaping safety culture and continuous improvement while meeting tight schedules