You'd be surprised how many people are less passionate about human space travel and more interested in getting a great paying job at SpaceX," Wagner told Insider. "A lot of candidates just blow right past it. SpaceX did not respond to a request for comment. The process can take four to five hours.ĭeborah Wagner, Senior Director of Business Development at Peak Technical Staffing - a company that has recruited for Blue Origin rival SpaceX - told Insider Elon Musk's company has a similar process, including a powerpoint presentation focused on SpaceX's mission. Following the presentation, the candidates are reviewed for 30 minutes - each one-on-one with three to seven of the panel members, applicants said. During that time, the candidate must go through an hour-long presentation on their background, including relevant projects. The panel interview takes place in front of about four to seven Blue Origin engineers, according to sources and more than 50 reviews on GlassDoor. Engineers make up a large portion of the company's over 4,000 employees. Insider was unable to confirm whether it applies to candidates outside of engineering. The engineers asked to remain anonymous due to the non-disclosure agreement some candidates are required to sign.īlue Origin declined to comment on its hiring process. One current and one former employee at the space company, as well as three Blue Origin applicants, confirmed the essay and interview process with Insider. Two applicants told Insider they targeted between 500 to 1,000 words for the essay prompt that asks: "Why are you passionate about human space flight?"
The essay does not have a page limit or any specific parameters. Some Blue Origin job seekers must face a five-hour panel interview and write an essay on human spaceflight, according to employees and applicants.Īfter an initial screening call and sometimes a call with a manager within their designated department, engineering candidates are told to write an essay on human space exploration in advance of a panel interview, sources said. Blue Origin continues to grow as it pursues Jeff Bezos' mission to use outer space to preserve Earth.Applicants also undergo a four to five-hour panel interview and presentation.Blue Origin job applicants must write an essay on why they're passionate about human space flight.Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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, gender, 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. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force.
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