Spring 2027 Guidance, Navigation & Controls Internship - Graduate
Application close date:
07/15/2026At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working 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 with Blue engineering teams on projects in support of our business units.
GNC Projects may include different aspects of guidance, navigation, controls, autonomy, avionics, simulation, system test, aero sciences, and systems engineering.
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 a graduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship.
Available to work full time for 15 weeks while not concurrently enrolled in coursework.
Strong written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Passion for space.
Desired: We love to see the following!
Relevant internship/co-op and academic project experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities.
Hands-on project experience.
Experience with avionics software.
Experience with C/C++.
Experience with MATLAB or SIMULINK.
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 have utilized in these settings. If you haven’t yet used a tool in a professional setting, please include relevant coursework that demonstrates your 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.
Description
- 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 a graduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship.
- Available to work full time for 15 weeks while not concurrently enrolled in coursework.
- Strong written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for space. Desired: We love to see the following!
- Relevant internship/co-op and academic project experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities.
- Hands-on project experience.
- Experience with avionics software.
- Experience with C/C++.
- Experience with MATLAB or SIMULINK. We offer housing and relocation support. Interns are responsible for daily 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 have utilized in these settings. If you haven’t yet used a tool in a professional setting, please include relevant coursework that demonstrates your preparation for these roles. Hourly compensation for applicant is: $38.00 Culture Statement 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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