Shift Lead, Space Operations

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Space Coast, FL is seeking a hands‑on Operations Lead to guide technicians and engineers in mission, test, and launch activities. You will coach staff, manage shift coverage, and ensure work complies with procedures and quality standards.

The role requires strong safety leadership and the ability to drive continuous improvements in a high‑consequence environment. You’ll oversee onboarding, training, and performance feedback, while coordinating with engineering and planning teams

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 directing technicians or operators.
• Experience performing work on complex or hazardous systems (e.g., cryogenic, pneumatic, hydraulic, high‑pressure, high‑voltage).
• 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.

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

Leadership

Technical documentation

Safety culture

Planning & prioritizing

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Job description

Blue Origin in Space Coast, FL is seeking a hands‑on Operations Lead to guide technicians and engineers in mission, test, and launch activities. You will coach staff, manage shift coverage, and ensure work complies with procedures and quality standards.

The role requires strong safety leadership and the ability to drive continuous improvements in a high‑consequence environment. You’ll oversee onboarding, training, and performance feedback, while coordinating with engineering and planning teams