About the role#
This graduate-level internship offers the opportunity to work directly with engineering teams on projects supporting our business units. Interns gain hands-on experience while receiving mentorship and feedback from managers. You will participate in organizational events and contribute to projects that impact the history of space exploration.
What you'll do#
Projects involve applied electronics and electrical engineering across several areas. You may work on:
- Avionics hardware, including PCBs and electrical systems
- Software and hardware-in-the-loop testing
- Instrumentation, controls, and system testing
- Power, communication, mechanical, and propulsion systems
- Manufacturing and systems engineering
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program
- At least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship
- Ability to work full-time for 12 weeks without concurrent coursework
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- A passion for space
- U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or status as a refugee or asylee
We also value the following experience, though it is not required:
- Relevant internship, co-op, or academic project experience demonstrating technical and leadership skills
- Hands-on project experience
- Design and test experience with avionics or robotics
Location & details#
- Locations: Seattle, WA; Space Coast, FL; Huntsville, AL; Denver, CO; Los Angeles, CA
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Compensation: $38.00 per hour
- Benefits: Housing and relocation support provided
About Blue Origin
Blue Origin operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing sector. The company develops reusable rocket engines, launch vehicles, in-space systems, and lunar landers. It maintains headquarters in Kent, Washington. The organization employs over 10,000 people.
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