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Honeybee Robotics - Exploration Systems

Honeybee Robotics, a Blue Origin Company, has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years, establishing ourselves as pioneers in developing novel exploration systems for the most extreme planetary environments. Our Exploration Systems team located in Southern California, looks to "Touch Life" by supporting planetary science, including every NASA Mars rover since Spirit and Opportunity. We aim to "Mine the Sky" through the development of practical In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) solutions. We are seeking technically brilliant individuals who take ownership of their work, thrive in collaborative environments, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence. Join us as we build a road to space.

Software Engineering Intern

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

When you apply, include your internship, co-curricular and research experience in your resume. Please also include the relevant programming languages you have used in these settings. If you haven’t yet used a tool in a professional setting, include relevant coursework that demonstrates your exposure and proficiency with a tool, language, or concept.

The compensation for on-site CA applicants is $28.67 an hour.We also offer housing and relocation support.

Blue Origin is a proud member of Space Workforce 2030, a growing coalition of leading space companies committed to working toward a shared vision of expanding and diversifying opportunities for talent to join the exciting space industry. As part of this commitment, the Space Workforce 2030 companies have pledged to increase the number of women, diverse employees, and interns with a goal to hire at least 3,000 interns by the summer of 2030. Click here to learn more and register for the National Space Intern program.

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the j