About the role#
This internship offers undergraduate students the chance to work directly with engineering teams at Blue Origin. You will contribute to projects that support our business units and help advance our mission of developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles. This is a paid, full-time position for the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
Interns work on applied electronics and electrical engineering tasks. You will gain hands-on experience, receive mentorship, and participate in organizational events. Your work may involve:
- Avionics hardware, including PCBs and electrical systems
- Software and hardware in the loop
- Instrumentation and controls
- System test and power systems
- Communication, mechanical, and propulsion systems
- Manufacturing and systems engineering
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program in Electrical Engineering
- Completion of at least one year of full-time coursework post high school graduation
- At least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship
- Availability to work full-time for 12 weeks without concurrent coursework
- U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or refugee/asylum status
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
We prefer candidates with hands-on project experience, leadership qualities, and background in robotics or the design and test of avionics. Please include your relevant internship, research, and technical project experience on your resume.
Location & details#
- Locations: Seattle, WA; Florida; Alabama; Colorado; Los Angeles, CA
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Compensation: $32.00 per hour
- Support: Housing and relocation assistance 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.
How to get in at Blue Origin
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