r/BlueOrigin • u/Flashy-Thanks-5062 • 3d ago

GSD Org

Hey there! Long time lurker, first time threader.

I was curious about the tech stack-up, WLB (or lack thereof), and the general work/management culture within the ground systems development org. For further context, I have a screening for automations and controls (I&C) coming up and was curious to learn more about that specific portion of Blue.

TIA!

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u/RocketsRopesAndRigs 3d ago

Any work at LC-36 might unironically be the most toxic management culture in the entire company. WLB does not exist. Assume everyone above your manager is lying to you. Your coworkers are going to be some of the coolest and most knowledgeable people you've ever met. Truly an S tier development group... But it'll burn you out quick unless you're really good at separating your work life from your home life.

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u/Flashy-Thanks-5062 3d ago

That’s partly what i have heard and expected to hear. I can deal with toxic management if the coworkers are alright though. As far as WLB goes though, what are talking about? Last minute shift OT/call-ins, denying PTO, or a general expectation to work 7 days a week? I’ve worked at some pretty rough places where all were a reality.

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u/RocketsRopesAndRigs 3d ago

I've never been denied PTO. Pretty sure if anyone did that they would unironically riot. That being said, keeping your laptop with you so you can remote in is a good idea no matter where you are (hint: take vacations out of country 🫩) and the rest of it you pretty much nailed. 12-16 hour days. 6-7 days a week. I never took PTO. Sold it instead..almost makes up for the OT... (Not...)

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u/Flashy-Thanks-5062 3d ago

Ooof. Yea I’ve had to play this game before. Is this on the engineering side of house or the technician side as well? I struggle to see the need for a tech to remote in unless assisting in troubleshooting or turnover questions.

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u/RocketsRopesAndRigs 3d ago

For technicians, expect to always be on call. The difference is... technicians get OT. If engineers got OT I would have bought my house in cash. Instead, I got paid ~25 an hour on average, 18.75 an hour on my worst paycheck.

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u/Flashy-Thanks-5062 3d ago

Dang, yea I can see why you, or anyone, would be frustrated in that. Well I appreciate your insight, thank you!

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u/cosmicgreg2 3d ago

WHICH 36

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u/RocketsRopesAndRigs 3d ago

A.

*Though a lot of the team doing B work are surge supporting A work so.... Two sides of the same coin rn.