About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for graduate students interested in manufacturing engineering. You will work directly with our engineering teams to support various business units. During this 12-week program, you will gain hands-on experience, receive mentorship from managers, and participate in organizational events.
What you'll do#
- Apply manufacturing engineering principles to the development and fabrication of mechanical, propulsion, structural, fluid, and avionics systems.
- Integrate design for manufacturing, test, operations, and materials and processes into your projects.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program with at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship.
- Available to work full time for 12 weeks without concurrent coursework.
- U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee or asylee.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- A passion for space.
- Preferred experience includes work in product design or manufacturing, GD&T, and DFMA.
- Academic projects, co-curricular engagement, or previous internship experience demonstrating technical and leadership skills are preferred.
Location & details#
- Locations: Huntsville, AL; Van Horn, TX; Space Coast, FL; and Washington state.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: $38.00 per hour.
- Housing and relocation support are provided. Interns are responsible for their own daily transportation.
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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