I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Blue Origin
Interview
Two interviews - first was a 30 min informal phone call with engineering manager who asked questions about my background - what projects I was working on, why I was interested in the position etc. Then some technical questions.
Second interview was virtual video interview with two engineers and two managers. Prepared an essay about my interest in space exploration, an hour long presentation about my background and technical details of projects I have worked on. Then moved to one-on-one sessions with everyone on the panel where they ask more specific questions about my experience, some behavioral, some technical. They also showed some drawings and asked some questions about them.
Finally a call with HR where they asked some more questions about career goals, thoughts about living in Washington, desired salary and verbally extended the offer.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Why are you interested in leaving your current job?
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Blue Origin (Merritt Island, FL) in Jul 2026
Interview
First call with recruiter.
3 one on one interviews to see company alignment and position fit.
If there’s no position fit but company alignment, the recruiter will shop your resume around and find you a position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How have you used one of Blue’s values in the past?
Overall a good experience, recruiter was very warm and understanding. Intimidating and in-depth on specificities of personal experiences but understandably so, considering the skills and effort required to design and manufacture reusable launch vehicles.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What's one project that you worked on where the application of GD&T had a large impact on?
Had a 1 call with a recruiter, who asked me about myself, and asked if i met the qualifications for the role. Then got ghosted for the 1:1s call, was never scheduled even after reaching out.