Summer 2026 Guidance, Navigation & Controls Intern - Graduate Student

Blue Origin

Multiple Locations, USA
Base: $38 an hour; bonus/equity: not specified; be...
Guidance, navigation, controls, autonomy
Avionics, simulation, system test
Aero sciences, systems engineering
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems

Job Summary

  • At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems.
  • Interns work directly with Blue engineering teams on projects in support of business units, gaining hands-on, real-world experience with mentorship and feedback.
  • Blue Origin is dedicated to building an authentic workplace and encourages applications even if not all desired qualifications are met.

Matching Summary

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems.

Salary

Base: $38 an hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Housing and relocation support offered

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Guidance, Navigation, Controls, Autonomy
  • Avionics, Simulation, System Test
  • Aero Sciences, Systems Engineering
  • MATLAB or SIMULINK experience
  • Passion for space

Nice-to-have

  • Relevant internship/co-op experience
  • Academic project experience
  • Hands-on project experience
  • Experience with C/C++
  • Authentic workplace culture

Key Requirements

  • U.S. citizen or national, permanent resident, refugee, or granted asylum
  • Currently enrolled in graduate program with one semester remaining
  • Available to work full time
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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