Shift Lead - Space Operations (Huntsville)

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a role within Operations to lead technicians and engineers in mission and launch operations. You will plan shifts, oversee safety and quality, and provide hands-on support for integration, checkout, and testing of flight and ground systems.

The role requires 3+ years in mission operations and 1+ year of frontline leadership, with strong documentation skills and willingness to work non-standard hours and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience in mission/flight operations, launch/test operations, aerospace/industrial systems, or related operational environment.
• 1+ year frontline leadership directing technicians or operators.
• Ability to read and follow technical documentation (procedures, drawings, schematics, manuals).
• Willing to support non-standard hours, field work, and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead technicians/operators in day-to-day mission, test, and launch operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and schedule.
• Plan, assign, and monitor work including shift coverage and overtime.
• Ensure work is performed per procedures, instructions, drawings, and safety/quality requirements.
• Provide hands-on technical support for integration, checkout, test, and operations of flight and ground systems.
• Coach, develop, and mentor team members; support onboarding and training.
• Communicate status, issues, and risks to leadership and partner teams clearly.

Skills

Hands-on operations

Frontline leadership

Technical documentation

Digital tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree (relevant field)

Formal technical training

Tools

Maintenance/Operations systems

Job description

Blue Origin LLC in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a role within Operations to lead technicians and engineers in mission and launch operations. You will plan shifts, oversee safety and quality, and provide hands-on support for integration, checkout, and testing of flight and ground systems.

The role requires 3+ years in mission operations and 1+ year of frontline leadership, with strong documentation skills and willingness to work non-standard hours and travel as needed.