Launch Ops Shift Lead

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (vacation/holidays)

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin Space Coast, FL is hiring a Shift Leader for Launch Ops (B Shift). You will lead a frontline team of technicians executing mission-critical launch operations with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

You will plan work, coach staff, and ensure procedures, drawings, and safety requirements are followed while supporting hiring, onboarding, and continuous improvement efforts in a high-consequence environment.

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 directing technicians or operators.
• Ability to read and follow technical documentation (procedures, work instructions, drawings, schematics, manuals).
• Willing and able to support non-standard hours, travel occasionally to other Blue Origin sites or test/launch locations.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Lead technicians/operators in day-to-day mission, test, and launch operations with 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.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Planning & prioritizing

Team coaching

Digital tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

Engineering drawings

Job description

Blue Origin Space Coast, FL is hiring a Shift Leader for Launch Ops (B Shift). You will lead a frontline team of technicians executing mission-critical launch operations with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

You will plan work, coach staff, and ensure procedures, drawings, and safety requirements are followed while supporting hiring, onboarding, and continuous improvement efforts in a high-consequence environment.