Summer 2027 Corporate Development Intern - Graduate

About the role

At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We develop reusable, safe, and low‑cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. As part of a small, passionate Corporate Development team you will perform financial analysis, support merger & acquisition process execution, and implement operating‑system improvements.

Responsibilities

• Shape our company and program strategic objectives.
• Map and understand industry landscape and competitive dynamics.
• Gather and synthesize market research to inform strategy decisions.
• Develop and deliver content for strategic reviews with leadership.
• Build and maintain tools, analyses, and reports to highlight internal metrics and key market information.
• Develop business cases to advise on investment decisions.
• Assess program economics, model financial outlook, and track key performance indicators.
• Collaborate with all departments to ensure alignment on and execution of strategic recommendations.
• Partner with business units on inorganic growth opportunities with financial analysis, due diligence, deal structuring, and valuation.
• Support long‑term financial and strategic planning process.

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee.
• Currently enrolled in a graduate program with at least one semester or quarter remaining after the internship.
• Strong quantitative skill set and attention to detail.
• Ability to structure and apply analytical frameworks to solve problems.
• Aptitude for teamwork with demonstrated potential for leadership.
• Strong written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Available to work full‑time for the duration of the internship while not concurrently enrolled in coursework.

Desired Qualifications

• Pursuing an advanced degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, or another highly analytical field.
• Demonstrated leadership in a professional setting delivering results with material impact.
• Understanding of the private space industry.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.

Compensation

The compensation range for Washington applicants is $34 – $50 per hour.

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies show many people hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. At Blue Origin we’re dedicated to building an authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience isn’t a perfect match, we encourage you to apply—you may be the right candidate for this or another role.