Summer 2027 Guidance, Navigation & Controls Internship - Undergraduate

About the role

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. GNC Projects may include different aspects of guidance, navigation, controls, autonomy, avionics, simulation, system test, aero sciences, and systems engineering. During your internship experience, you can expect to gain hands‑on, real‑world experience, receive mentorship and feedback from mentors and managers, and participate in events to learn about other parts of the organization. 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.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Blue engineering teams on GNC projects covering guidance, navigation, controls, autonomy, avionics, simulation, system test, aero sciences, and systems engineering.
• Gain hands‑on, real‑world experience.
• Receive mentorship and feedback from mentors and managers.
• Participate in events to learn about other parts of the organization.

Requirements

• 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 and have at least one semester of school remaining after the internship.
• 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 15 weeks while not concurrently enrolled in coursework.
• Strong written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with MATLAB or SIMULINK.
• Passion for space.

Skills

• 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 avionics software.
• Experience with C/C++.

Benefits

• Housing and relocation support.

Pay

Hourly compensation: $32.00

Schedule

Full‑time for 15 weeks (not concurrently enrolled in coursework).