An Amazing Goal and a Work in Progress - Propulsion Analyst Blue Origin Employee Review

4.0
Dec 28, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Amazing goals, about one of the only two places you can work that's actively developing new rocket engines and an orbital launch vehicle. Decent work-life balance, 4 weeks PTO, gym access, company provided snacks, daily food trucks and lunch delivery service at the company headquarters. Also, a wealth of experienced engineers and other technical people for new employees to learn from. Company culture generally values learning and doing things the right way.

Cons

Deadlines can be very short, the organization is growing quickly. Workspace is tight, organization is still a work in progress, things like standardized, company-wide databases are still in-progress. Exact needed working hours are vague and left up to the employee.

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5.0
Jun 3, 2026
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Pros

Good team to work with. No complaints.

Cons

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2.0
Jun 19, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

4 weeks of PTO, good benefits, free drinks and snacks available at all locations.

Cons

Leadership is inconsistent and often incompetent, company is very segmentalized and each group operates to different goals and schedules, poor communication with other parts of the company and with leadership. There is an overarching Yes-men mentality amongst leadership, and they often are just aiming to not be the group to be to blame for delays or failures. Personal growth is limited and widely ranges between different groups, there are areas where people see regular raises and promotions, while the majority seems to be told there are freezes or that they will be put in for next cycle. Pay has fallen behind, in the past they used to pay well and above the industry standard, but have not kept pace. Hours can be very long, again dependent on your group, some people may enjoy things like work from home or flexible schedules, but the majority are asked to work long hours and even support roles that could be remote are forced to be on site, despite a lack of space for the number of employees. I moved desks locations and buildings 6 times in 3 years. Re-orgs happen every 6 months, and create significant instability within the company, but rarely bring positive improvements. Good talent is not rewarded, and leaving quickly.

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