About the role#
This internship provides graduate students the opportunity to work directly with engineering teams across our business units. You will contribute to projects involving the design, analysis, and testing of fluid components, propulsion systems, and mechanical systems. Throughout the summer, you will receive mentorship, participate in organizational events, and gain real-world experience in the aerospace industry.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with engineering teams on technical projects.
- Engage in the design, analysis, or testing of fluid and mechanical systems.
- Participate in mentorship sessions and receive feedback from managers.
- Attend internal events to learn about different parts of the organization.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program with 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 and verbal communication skills.
- A genuine interest in space.
- U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or status as a refugee or asylee.
- Preferred experience includes MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C/C++, or MCNP radiological analysis tools.
- Relevant academic projects, co-curricular engagement, or prior internship experience is a plus.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Locations: Seattle, Washington; Space Coast, Florida; Denver, Colorado
- Compensation: $38.00 per hour
- Support: Housing and relocation assistance is 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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