Blue Origin, led by Jeff Bezos, is implementing workforce reductions affecting about 1,000 employees, around 10% of its total staff. The decision follows a period of rapid growth and the recent successful launch of the New Glenn rocket. CEO Dave Limp stated that the company had become bloated and emphasized a strategic shift focusing on scaling manufacturing output and increasing launch cadence with greater efficiency for customers. This restructuring aims to address operational challenges as Blue Origin pivots to future goals for 2025 and beyond.
Blue Origin is laying off around 10% of its workforce, approximately 1,000 roles, following years of rapid growth and success with its Glenn rocket.
CEO Dave Limp mentioned in an email that the company became bloated, and that layoffs will affect engineering, research, development, project management, and managerial roles.
The primary focus for Blue Origin in the coming years is to scale manufacturing output and improve launch frequency with efficiency for customers.
The decision comes after the successful launch of the New Glenn rocket, indicating a strategic shift despite recent successes in the company.
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