Blue Origin

2026 Intern Conversion - Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer I

Blue Origin$80K — $122K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Completed an internship with Blue Origin in 2026.
  • Enrolled in college or recently graduated.
  • Able to start full-time by September 2027.
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, astronautical engineering or equivalent.
  • Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments.
  • Strong written and verbal skills.
  • Passionate about Blue Origin's mission and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

  • Support centralized functions across various Blue Origin business units.
  • Assist in rapid development programs as part of a team.
  • Seek out project requirements with minimal direction.
  • Collaborate with peers to apply engineering concepts effectively.
  • Engage in co-curricular activities to enhance skills.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability.
  • 401(k) plan with a company match up to 5%.
  • Stock options available for regular employees working 20+ hours/week.
  • Up to four weeks of paid time off and 14 paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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

Minimum Qualifications:
  • 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.


Base Pay Range for:
CA applicants is $87,816.00 - $122,942.40CO applicants is $80,499.00 - $112,697.55WA applicants is $87,816.00 - $122,942.40VA applicants is $87,816.00 - $122,942.40

Other site ranges may differ

Benefits
  • Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an 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 benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
Learn more about Blue Origin
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2000

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