Shift Lead, Space Launch Operations

Blue Origin LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Shift Lead for the Tube Shop to lead technicians on mission and launch operations with a focus on safety, quality, and schedule. You will plan work coverage, coach staff, and ensure compliance with procedures and drawings.

The role requires hands-on support and real-time risk decisions in a high-consequence environment. Minimum qualifications include 3+ years in mission/flight operations or similar and 1+ year in frontline leadership, plus ability to

Qualifications

• 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 (supervisor, lead, crew chief, or equivalent) directing technicians or operators.
• Experience reading and following technical documentation (procedures, work instructions, drawings, schematics, manuals).
• 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 to other Blue Origin sites.

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).

Skills

Team leadership

Safety culture

Plan and prioritise

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Technical training or associate degree

Job description

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Shift Lead for the Tube Shop to lead technicians on mission and launch operations with a focus on safety, quality, and schedule. You will plan work coverage, coach staff, and ensure compliance with procedures and drawings.

The role requires hands-on support and real-time risk decisions in a high-consequence environment. Minimum qualifications include 3+ years in mission/flight operations or similar and 1+ year in frontline leadership, plus ability to