Shift Lead
Core
Lead technicians and operators in day-to-day mission, test, and operations for reusable space vehicles, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and schedule.
Role type
Frontline shift lead (supervisor) for aerospace test and operations
Builds
Flight and ground systems integration, checkout, and test operations for space vehicles
Domain
Aerospace / Spaceflight / Test Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hands-on technical support for complex/hazardous systems, planning and prioritizing daily work, coaching and mentoring team members, driving continuous improvement, maintaining 5S/compliant work areas, reading technical documentation
Preferred skills
Interpreting engineering drawings, Lean/continuous improvement experience, assembly and handling of large complex products, formal technical training in electronics/mechanics
Technologies
Maintenance/operations systems, digital tools for planning and communication
Responsibilities
Lead technicians/operators in day-to-day mission, test, and/or operations; Plan, assign, and monitor work (shift coverage, work center assignments, overtime); Provide hands-on technical support for integration, checkout, test, and operations; Conduct performance check-ins and coach team members; Communicate work status, issues, and risks to leadership; Drive safety culture and implement corrective actions; Identify and implement continuous improvements
Seniority
Mid-level frontline supervisor