Spring 2026 Avionics Software Internship - Graduate Student

Application close date:

07/2/2025

 

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.  

Avionics Software Intern projects vary 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.   

  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. 

 

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 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 mission and vision. 

 

 

Desired: If you have any of the following experience, include it in your resume! 

• 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 software verification & testing. 

• Exposure to CI/CD.  

• Software coding experience in one or more of the following: C, C++, Python, Java Script, Shell, Rust. 

• Experience with embedded software.  

• ARINC Standards, UML/SW Design. 

• Flexibility and Adaptability. 

• Ability to work as a member of a team.  

The compensation for on-site WA applicants is $38. 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. 

 

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.

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