Summer 2026 Guidance, Navigation & Controls Intern - Graduate Student

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

 

At 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, or systems engineering.    

   

  During your internship experience, you can expect to:    

• 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.  

  

Required Qualifications:   

• 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 degree program and have at least one semester of school remaining after the internship.   

• Available to work full time while not concurrently enrolled in coursework.   

• Strong written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.   

• Experience with MATLAB or SIMULINK.   

• 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++.   

    

The compensation Range for:
CA applicants is $38 an hour. 

CO applicants is $38 an hour.

WA applicants is $38 an hour. 

 

We offer housing and relocation support. Interns are responsible for daily transportation to and from their work locations.   

   

Include relevant internship, extracurricular, and research experience in your application.

 

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.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check<