Supervisor – Flight Systems Labs

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 66,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an experienced Lab Supervisor to lead a development and test technician team in our Washington lab. You will mentor the team, assign daily work, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence as we support engineering development activities.

You will partner with engineers to support testing, prototyping, and hardware builds while driving continuous improvement and documenting lab operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in aerospace labs, manufacturing, or technical operations environment.
• 1+ years of leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
• Strong understanding of safety practices and quality standards.
• Proficiency with data tracking, reporting, and productivity tools.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience mentoring or training entry-level employees.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of development lab technicians.
• Plan, prioritize, and assign daily work to meet development schedules and program milestones.
• Ensure all lab activities comply with safety protocols and quality standards.
• Partner with engineering teams to support development testing and hardware builds.
• Monitor team performance and conduct performance evaluations.
• Train and onboard new technicians and ensure proper skill development.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and safety.
• Manage lab resources, tools, equipment, and consumables.
• Maintain documentation and reports related to lab operations.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions when issues arise.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams including engineering, production, and quality.

Skills

Data tracking

Reporting

Productivity tools

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Mentoring

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in technical or engineering-related field

Job description

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated lab Supervisor to lead a team of development and test technicians. In this role, you will mentor and develop a team, and ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards. You will play a key role in supporting engineering development activities and driving continuous improvement within the lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of development lab technicians, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Plan, prioritize, and assign daily work to meet development schedules and program milestones.
• Ensure all lab activities are conducted in compliance with safety protocols, quality standards, and established procedures.
• Partner with engineering teams to support development testing, prototyping, and hardware builds.
• Monitor team performance, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Train and onboard new technicians, ensuring proper skill development and adherence to best practices.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Manage lab resources, including tools, equipment, and consumables, ensuring availability and proper maintenance.
• Maintain accurate documentation, records, and reporting related to lab operations and activities.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action efforts when issues arise.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and quality.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in aerospace labs, manufacturing, or technical operations environment.
• 1+ years of experience in a leadership, supervisory, or team lead role.
• Strong understanding of safety practices and quality standards.
• Proficiency with data tracking, reporting, and productivity tools.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience mentoring or training entry-level employees.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and work in a lab environment for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering-related field.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, drawings, and procedures.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles or continuous improvement methodologies.

Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $47.82 - $66.94 Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check Required for all positions

• Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Medical
• dental
• vision
• basic and supplemental life insurance
• paid parental leave
• short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
• Education Support Program

Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’sAffirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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