AerospaceUS

Blue Origin Layoffs

February 2025

Blue Origin announced a layoff affecting 1,000 employees (10% of its workforce) in February 2025. The company operates in the Aerospace sector.

People Affected

1,000

Percentage

10%

Announced Date

Feb 13, 2025

About

Blue Origin, the aerospace company founded by Jeff Bezos, is laying off more than 1,000 employees, representing about 10% of its workforce. The announcement was made in an email to staff on February 13, 2025, as the company finalizes its annual operating plan. CEO David Limp stated the cuts will affect positions in engineering, research and development, and program management, while also thinning management layers. This restructuring aims to reduce bureaucracy and refocus the organization on ramping up manufacturing and increasing launch frequency, following the recent debut of its New Glenn orbital rocket. The layoffs reflect a strategic shift to align the workforce with the company's priorities in the competitive space industry.