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.
  • Currently enrolled or recently graduated from a university.
  • Available for full-time work by September 2027.
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or astronautical engineering.
  • Skilled in working independently and in teams on rapid development projects.
  • Self-motivated with minimal direction needed to identify requirements.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support centralized functions across Blue Origin's business units.
  • Collaborate with teams to contribute to rapid development programs.
  • Utilize engineering skills in practical applications during projects.
  • Engage actively in learning opportunities within the organization.
  • Demonstrate leadership qualities in group engagements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance options and paid parental leave.
  • Disability insurance coverage for short and long terms.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching up to 5%.
  • Eligibility for stock options for regular employees.
  • Generous paid time off with up to four weeks per year.
  • Potential for bonuses and additional benefits based on performance.
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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