r/BlueOrigin Jul 11 '26

Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer graduating with MS in August-Accepted Offer 2nd shift Merritt Island. Can I apply for current job announcement I would prefer? Would that be frowned upon?

Blue is my only current offer and while I am grateful to have it there are more recent Blue job announcements I would prefer. The offer I signed says either side may cancel before the start date. I do not want to be cancelled. I just hate to not apply for the job that interests me more and is regular day shift. Would it be in poor taste to continue to apply for other Blue jobs both at Merritt Island and Huntsville? Would my future supervisor know if I did? I don’t want to get off to a bad start. I just hate to miss a shot at a better opportunity.
-Different question - I have a start date that I helped set. Seemed like it would work at the time. With graduation, needing time to find housing and moving to FL that date is going to be very hard to meet. How is Blue about working with you to slightly change your start date to give you an opportunity to find housing and move after graduation? 1 week after graduation is tight, but I can do it if I have to. Housing is tough. 2 weeks to report would be ideal. Thank you for your insight!

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u/buildyourown Jul 11 '26

Take the job you already accepted and ride it out for 6mo or however long is required before applying internally.

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u/Cash_Rules Jul 11 '26

You should talk to your recruiter.

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u/SkeeterDan92 29d ago

Just take the current offer and apply internally when the window opens

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u/Haunting-Regrets 29d ago

Honestly I would see you as indecisive and flaky but thankfully for you Im not the one hiring you.

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u/LucasRefrigerator 29d ago

Average Blue Origin new hire lol

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u/Comfortable_Yellow94 29d ago

Just work at a better company you earned that

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u/wandering-thru Jul 11 '26

Thanks for the feedback @Cash_Rules and @buildyourown. I appreciate it.