MBA Direct Pathways (2027 graduates)

Blue Origin • Huntsville, WA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! As part of a hardworking team of engineers, business leaders, and cross-functional specialists, you will serve as a "systems engineer of business" — applying your strategic, analytical, and operational expertise to help Blue Origin scale to industry-high levels of manufacturing, launch, and mission execution. Our MBA hires work at the intersection of strategy, finance, operations, and program management across our business units: New Glenn, Blue Engines, Lunar Permanence, In-Space Systems, Blue National Security, Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering, and Operations. Your work will directly impact how we build rockets, engines, and spacecraft — and ultimately, the road to space. Whether you're developing financial models to inform leadership decision-making, leading cross-functional programs to improve operational efficiency, analyzing strategic tradeoffs, optimizing business processes and resource allocation, or overseeing manufacturing operations and the transition from development to high-rate production, you will be a critical part of the team that turns Blue Origin's vision into reality. If you share our passions and vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, excel with integrated multi-functional teams, bring strong analytical and leadership capabilities (even if perhaps not from the aerospace industry), and continuously seek out opportunities to learn and improve, you should apply to this role. We offer a Direct Hire pathway for MBA graduates. Multiple positions are available across our business units and corporate functions in areas such as Strategy, Finance & Business Operations, Program/Project Management, Corporate Development, Manufacturing Operations & Assembly Leadership, and Operations. You will be matched with an appropriate team based on your skillset, experience, and our current business needs.

Requirements

• MBA
• Will have earned their degree within the last year and able to start by Summer 2027.
• 3–5 years of professional experience prior to MBA program.
• Proven quantitative skills including economic and/or financial modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to structure and apply analytical frameworks to solve complex problems.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex challenges to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to work through ambiguity to distill high-level requirements into meaningful tasks to achieve a desired end state.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.
• Proactive problem-solving approach with the ability to anticipate challenges and implement solutions.
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills and a proven ability to drive complex projects with minimal oversight.
• Flexible and adaptable mindset.
• Intellectual curiosity is a must!

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or other highly analytical field.
• Demonstrated leadership or management experience in a professional setting, including direct supervision of teams.
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, operations, finance, or business operations — particularly in high-rate, multi-product manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of operations management principles, including make/buy analysis, logistics optimization, production planning, and integrated master schedules.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, assembly, or testing of complex hardware systems (aerospace experience is a plus, but not required — automotive, energy, nuclear, and other industries are equally valued).
• Proficiency in project and program management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Primavera P6, Jira, Confluence).
• Experience working with Business Intelligence tools and database software.
• Advanced skills in presentation and visualization tools.
• Demonstrated market research and analysis experience.
• Basic coding ability (e.g., Python, SQL) to support process automation or data analysis.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Broad/deep scheduling and planning skillset, including experience with resource-loaded schedules.
• Understanding of the private space industry.

Responsibilities

• Supporting business unit financial and strategic objectives, including budgeting, forecasting, and resource optimization.
• Mapping and understanding industry landscape, competitive dynamics, and market trends.
• Analyzing strategic tradeoffs and developing portfolio recommendations for leadership.
• Leading or supporting large-scale, cross-functional enterprise programs and projects aimed at improving operational efficiency and aligning with organizational strategic goals.
• Building and maintaining tools, analytics, and reporting to highlight performance metrics and other key information.
• Driving continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies in current processes and implementing innovative solutions.
• Completing cost-benefit justifications on strategic decisions and delivering meaningful insights on financial performance and opportunities to reduce costs without impacting performance.
• Developing and delivering content for strategic reviews with leadership.
• Collaborating across departments — including engineering, manufacturing, finance, and supply chain — to access and collect data that informs decision-making.
• Acting as a key liaison between operational teams and leadership to ensure business objectives are met.
• Understanding and helping manage the complex interplay between strategy, technology, manufacturing, finance, and business operations.
• Developing and implementing strategies to improve financial performance and competitive positioning through continuous improvement of production-related processes.
• Managing production planning, scheduling, and workforce allocation to meet output targets while reducing overhead and labor costs.
• Establishing and tracking quality and safety standards across manufacturing operations.
• Supporting or leading the transition from development to production by partnering with engineering to develop production-ready manufacturing approaches, standardize processes, document work instructions, and set up new production work areas including layouts, tooling, and equipment.
• Managing capital and operating budgets to ensure timely execution of production capability milestones.
• Forecasting constraints critical to vehicle delivery schedules and developing recovery plans.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level