Night Shift Leader, Mission & Flight Ops

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Shift Leader / Mission & Flight Ops Supervisor to guide a frontline team of technicians and operators in safe, efficient operations for spacecraft, payloads and launch/test facilities.

You will plan day‑to‑day work, ensure training and equipment readiness, and translate procedures into reliable, high‑quality execution. The role requires hands‑on operations experience and strong leadership under pressure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in mission/flight operations or launch/test operations.
• 1+ year of frontline leadership directing technicians or operators.
• Experience with hazardous/complex systems and safety procedures.
• Ability to read and follow technical documentation (procedures, drawings, schematics).
• Willing to work non-standard hours and travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead frontline technicians/operators in mission, test, and launch operations with focus on safety, quality and schedule.
• Plan, assign, and monitor shift coverage and work center assignments.
• Ensure work is performed per procedures and safety/quality requirements.
• Provide hands-on support for integration, checkout, test, and operations of flight and ground systems.
• Coach, develop, and mentor team members and participate in hiring and onboarding.

Skills

Operations leadership

Mission/flight operations

Technical documentation

Daily work planning

Digital tools

Non-standard hours

Team leadership

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical training

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

DAQ systems

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Shift Leader / Mission & Flight Ops Supervisor to guide a frontline team of technicians and operators in safe, efficient operations for spacecraft, payloads and launch/test facilities.

You will plan day‑to‑day work, ensure training and equipment readiness, and translate procedures into reliable, high‑quality execution. The role requires hands‑on operations experience and strong leadership under pressure.