2026 Intern Conversion - Thermal Engineer I

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business units, teams, functions, and locations.

Requirements

• Successfully completed an internship with Blue Origin in 2026.
• Enrolled or recently graduating student attending a college or university.
• Able to start working full-time on or before September of 2027.
• Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, astronautical engineering, or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs.
• Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction.
• Strong written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for Blue’s Mission with a strong desire to continuously learn and improve.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant internship/co-op and academic project experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills relevant to the internship as well as leadership qualities.
• Hands-on project experience.
• Co-curricular engagement.

Pay

• CA applicants: $87,816.00 - $122,942.40
• CO applicants: $80,499.00 - $112,697.55
• WA applicants: $87,816.00 - $122,942.40
• VA applicants: $87,816.00 - $122,942.40
• Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%.
• Education Support Program.
• Stock options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for additional benefits and bonuses.

Background Check

• Standard Background Check for all positions.
• Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if the role requires access to a military installation.
• Additional requirements for drivers operating Commercial Motor Vehicles (e.g., Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements, hazardous materials transportation/shipping training).
• Merchant Mariner Credential for certain job profiles, including pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.