Blueorigin
Shift Lead - C shift
Huntsville, AL
Work authorization requiredDetected 1 day ago
Supply ChainLogisticsCustomer SupportLeadershipCollaboration
About the role
- Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
- Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
- Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification.
Responsibilities
- Lead technicians/operators in day‑to‑day mission, test, and/or launch operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and schedule.
- 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).
- We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion.
- This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.
Requirements
- 3+ years of hands‑on experience in mission/flight operations, launch/test operations, aerospace/industrial systems, or a closely related operational environment.
- Experience performing work on complex or hazardous systems (e.g., cryogenic, pneumatic, hydraulic, high‑pressure, high‑voltage, propellants, or similar).
- 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.
- Basic proficiency with digital tools (email, spreadsheets, maintenance/operations systems) and ability to learn new tools quickly.
Nice to have
- vehicle or payload integration and processing
- ground fluid/propellant systems
- instrumentation and controls
- rigging/transport of large hardware
- SCAPE/hazardous operations
- or ordnance handling.
- Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings, models, specifications, and test procedures.
- Experience with Lean/continuous improvement (e.g., 5S, Kaizen) and implementing process and safety improvements.
Compensation
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Benefits
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Benefits include: 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%, and an Education Support Program.
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
- Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.
- shift coverage, work center assignments, overtime, and backup coverage).
- At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.
Company info
- This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance.
- As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers
Equal 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Export Control Regulations
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