About the role#
This internship is a 12-week, full-time program for graduate students during Summer 2027. You will work directly with Blue Origin engineering teams on projects that support our business units. Some projects may require comfort with heights.
What you'll do#
- Design, analyze, plan, and operate test systems.
- Support testing for fluid, propulsion, mechanical, avionics software, structures, GNC, and electronic systems.
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.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- A strong interest in the Blue Origin mission.
- U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee status.
We value the following experience, though you are encouraged to apply even if you do not meet every point:
- Work in a test environment.
- Fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, or propulsion systems.
- Component test, FEA, or CFD.
- MATLAB or Simulink.
- Programming languages such as Python, C, or C++.
- Hands-on project experience, co-curricular engagement, and relevant internship or academic project work.
Location & details#
- Locations: Van Horn, TX; Florida; Huntsville, AL; Denver, CO; and Washington state.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $38.00 per hour.
- Support: Housing and relocation support 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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