I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at Blue Origin (Seattle, WA) in Feb 2011
Interview
Multiple meet and greet visits.
Group interview and one-on-ones during final portion of interview.
Went through several complete interview cycles on multiple visits, over several years prior to accepting employment.
The entire process took many months each time to complete. The Program Manager approves all hires or they don't get made. Immediate hiring manager has minimal influence in final outcome.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Pretty much covered the waterfront...heavy emphasis on parsing words used during discussions. If you talked about working in a team or group, there was always a question about your role in such accomplishments even if it was previously stated/known that you were in a leadership position.
First, it's recruiter vetting, then hiring manager vetting, followed by a 5-hour interview that includes a presentation and 30-min technical Q/A with each interviewer. There were 5 interviewers, each within their realm of expertise.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Various. Each interviewer was basically nitpicking certain technical questions within their area of expertise. It's difficult to navigate through a lot of technical questions that you don't necessarily know the answers for during the interview.
I applied online. I interviewed at Blue Origin (Seattle, WA) in Feb 2022
Interview
Meet the recruiter then meet the hiring manager. If they like you, you get to do a 45 min to one hour presentation followed by a panel interview. It can be long, but be sure your presentation is somewhat relevant to the job description.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you determine the aero forces around a rocket. What's the difference between rarefied and continuum aero. What's the difference between implicit and explicit numerical schemes
I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Blue Origin
Interview
It is a grind. Don't walk into this interview without studying. You will be tested with everything from Bernoulli's principal to spaceflight history. The interview is with 5-6 engineers and managers who will each be given time to speak with you and evaluate different skills you are expected to have for the job. you will have to give a presentation and will go to lunch with a small group of people from the team you are interviewing for. They are evaluating you for your technical knowledge, as well as your cultural fit in the company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Draw a stress/strain diagram and describe the major features.
How does a thermocouple work? When would it be better to use an RTD?
How many successful launches of a new rocket would you need to see before you'd let your mother go for a ride?