Shift Leader

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! 

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

We are a dynamic team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will oversee the manufacturing, assembly, and testing of flight hardware for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of transforming the way rockets are made and operated.

If you share our passions and vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, excel on integrated cross-functional teams, are experienced and skilled in several relevant technologies, continuously seek out opportunities to learn and improve, enjoy occasional travel, and do not allow title or job description to limit the depth or breadth of your contributions, then we would love to hear from you. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Responsible for managing the productivity and output of an operational shift (s) of the GS1 AFT work center, resulting in the successful attainment of daily operations goals and statements of work for assigned work areas. Scope of work includes planning, scheduling, and prioritizing work across Technicians assigned to work centers and processes. Works with other Shift Leaders and Operations Leaders to ensure that the manufacturing location achieves daily, weekly, and monthly production objectives. Provides hands on coaching and is accountable for managing performance and developing

Responsibilities:

• Build and manage/supervise the GS1 AFT Module Integration team with an emphasis on team building, conducting interviews, making hiring recommendations, assigning tasks, and conducting performance reviews.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and develop avionics integration technicians and engineers, managing workloads, conducting performance evaluations, and fostering technical expertise
• Integration Management: Oversee the installation, integration, and testing of systems including communication, navigation, surveillance, flight control, and mission systems
• Technical Problem Resolution: Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex systems integration challenges, developing innovative solutions while maintaining schedule adherence
• Project Coordination: Plan and manage avionics integration activities across multiple projects, coordinating resources, timelines, and interdependencies with other engineering disciplines
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all integration activities comply with DO-178, DO-254, and other applicable aviation standards while maintaining comprehensive documentation and traceability
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to optimize integration procedures, test methodologies, and validation processes to enhance efficiency and product quality
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Systems Engineering, Software, Electrical, Mechanical, and Flight Test teams to resolve interface issues and ensure system-level performance
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all avionics integration activities adhere to FAA, EASA, or other relevant regulatory requirements for certification and airworthiness

Qualifications:

• Direct/Indirect leadership experience, working aerospace development programs or production lines.
• Structure and Integration experience; fluids and tubing install, instrumentation and electrical cabling/harness routing, bracketry, avionics, general Aerospace/Launch vehicle assembly
• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities
• Climb ladders/stairs and work in small, restricted areas
• Work at heights on work stands and in lifts.
• Perform repetitive work, including lifting of items up to 35lbs
• Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Must be able to set a high hiring bar while evaluating and hiring top talent
• Extremely customer focused with strong verbal and written communication skills
• A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of skills across large geographic distances
• A continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always optimizing.
• Work off-shift, extended hours, overtime, and weekends if/when necessary
• Intense curiosity for understanding the details of our business and how to optimize it
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills and a proven ability to drive complex projects with minimal oversight

Desired:

• 3+ years in a direct/indirect supervision position, working on aerospace development programs or production lines.
• Broad/deep scheduling and planning skillset
• Project planning and Integrated Master Schedules
• Proficiency with resource loaded schedules using Primavera (P6), Open Plan, MS Project, or other software
• Experienced in handling large aerospace components
• Experienced in a team-based Lean Manufacturing environment
• Military experience

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

• 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.
• 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’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.