About the role#
As a Marine Mechanical and Test Engineering intern, you will support the off-shore recovery of the New Glenn first stage booster. You will work as part of a team to manage the booster from touchdown through its return to port. This role involves technical ownership of the systems on the Landing Platform Vessel that interface with the booster and requires a commitment to safety and operational success.
What you'll do#
- Support vehicle operations to safe and secure the booster.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop procedures, real-time flight rules, and safety controls.
- Contribute to an efficient launch cadence while protecting people, hardware, and the environment.
- Work on applied marine engineering projects involving design, analysis, and testing of mechanical systems, propulsion systems, and structures.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
- Completed at least one year of full-time coursework post high school graduation.
- Have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship.
- Ability to work full-time for 12 weeks while not concurrently enrolled in coursework.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a hands-on, field-based environment and comfort working aboard vessels or in shipyard and port environments.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
- Familiarity with marine vessel systems, Ground System Equipment design, or maintenance planning is helpful.
Location & details#
- Location: Space Coast, Florida.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $32.00 per hour.
- 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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