About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027. You will work on-site at one of our locations in Seattle, Florida, Alabama, or Los Angeles. Interns gain hands-on experience by working alongside design, manufacturing, and quality teams to optimize materials and processes for space vehicles.
What you'll do#
- Provide ongoing support for existing configurations on the production floor.
- Assist with parameter development and material or process selection.
- Conduct drawing reviews and manage qualification test campaigns.
- Interact with and audit external vendors.
- Receive mentorship and feedback from managers.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a graduate degree program with at least one semester or quarter remaining after the internship.
- Ability to work full time for 12 weeks while not concurrently enrolled in coursework.
- U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or status as a refugee or asylee.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Majors in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
- Desired experience includes materials science, thermal protection systems, composite materials, lab work, or production facility environments.
Location & details#
- Locations: Seattle, WA; Florida; Alabama; Los Angeles, CA.
- Compensation: $38.00 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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