Spring 2027 Avionics Software Internship - Undergraduate
Application close date:
07/15/2026At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.We’reworking to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
As part of a hardworking team, interns work directly withBlueengineering teams on projects in support of our business units.
Avionics Software Intern projectsvary but can include the design, development and testing of avionics hardware and software for programs ranging from orbital rockets, ground systems, test stands, to moon landers.
Gain hands on, real-world experience.
Receive mentorship and feedback from mentors and managers.
Participate in events to learn about other parts of our organization.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of schoolremainingafter the internship.
Completed at least one year of full-time coursework post high school graduation at the time of application (obtained sophomore standing).
Available to work full time for a minimum of 15weeks while not concurrently enrolled in coursework.
Strong written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong interest in Blue's mission!
Desired:We love to see hands-on experience and extracurricular engagement!
Relevant internship/co-op and academic project experience thatdemonstratedevelopment of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities.
Hands-on project experience.
Design, develop, test, andmaintainsoftware applications (with a focus on avionics and flight systems).
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop, verify, andvalidatesafety-critical, real-time embedded software for launch vehicle systems.
Participate in full software lifecycle: requirements analysis, implementation, verification, documentation, and system integration.
Write and review code primarily in C, C++, and Python for embedded and application environments.
Create andmaintaintools and infrastructure to support efficient build, debugging, testing, deployment, and automation.
Ensure reliability, quality, and safety in all delivered software.
Review and update software requirements and designs for testability and verifiability.
Programming experience in at least one major language used here: C, C++, or Python.
Experience (through coursework, co-ops, internships, or projects) in software development, problem solving, and debugging.
Exposure to software verification, test planning/execution, or automated testing.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs.
Relevant internship/co-op and academic project experience thatdemonstratedevelopment of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities.
Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction.
Strong written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Passion for Blue’s Mission witha strong desireto continuously learn and improve.
Exposure to CI/CD.
ARINC Standards, UML/SW Design.
We offer housing and relocation support. Internsare responsible fordaily transportation to and from their work locations.
When you apply, be sure to include your internship, co-curricular and research experience in your resume. Please also include the relevant programming languages you haveutilizedin these settings. If youhaven’tyet used a tool in a professional setting, please include relevant coursework thatdemonstratesyour preparation for these roles.
Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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