Summer 2026 Honeybee Robotics Software Engineering Intern - Undergraduate

Application close date:

12/1/2025

 

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. 

Software Engineering Intern - Exploration Systems

Join us as a software engineering intern next summer! Our interns have the chance to develop and implement new software for robotic applications; develop and maintain robotic control and measurement software systems for both PCs and embedded systems; contribute to overall robotics software architecture and roadmap decisions; evaluate and identify improvements to system designs with specific focus on robust autonomy; and, create technical documentation (e.g., specifications, hazards analysis, etc.) for complex systems.

During your internship experience, you can also expect to:

• Gain hands on experience.

• Receive feedback from managers.

• Participate in events to learn about other parts of our organization.

• Attend social gatherings.

Basic 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 an undergraduate program majoring in robotics, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or a related field.

• 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 12 weeks while not concurrently enrolled in coursework.

• Fundamental understanding of computer architectures, information representation, control flow, and memory management.

Desired Qualifications: If you have any experience with the following, include it in your application!

• Development experience with robotic systems and theory (e.g., mechatronics, kinematics, dynamics, sensing, control, planning, etc.)

• C++ development on both non-real-time and real-time platforms

• Python development for rapid algorithm development and data analysis

• Development of distributed asynchronous and deterministic systems

• Fluency in distributed software version control with Git and modern distributed software development and collaboration workflows a plus

 

The compensation Range for:  
CA applicants is $32 an hour. 

 

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

 

Hourly compensation for applicant is: $32.00

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

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qu