Blue Origin

2026 Intern Conversion - Propulsion Engineer I

Blue Origin$81K — $113K *
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 college or university.
  • Available to work full-time by September 2027.
  • Holds a B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace, or astronautical engineering, or related field.
  • Demonstrates ability to work both independently and in teams on fast-paced projects.
  • Self-motivated with minimal need for direction in seeking out requirements.
  • Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Shows passion for Blue Origin's mission and a desire for continuous learning.

Responsibilities

  • Support various Blue Origin business units and functions centrally.
  • Assist in rapid development programs with both independent and team-based tasks.
  • Gather requirements and act on them with minimal guidance as needed.
  • Contribute to technical and leadership aspects of projects through hands-on experience.
  • Engage in co-curricular activities to enhance personal and professional growth.

Benefits

  • Offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Includes basic and supplemental life insurance, and parental leave.
  • Provides short and long-term disability coverage.
  • Matches 401(k) contributions up to 5%.
  • Gives stock options to employees working 20 hours or more per week.
  • Offers up to four weeks of paid time off annually plus up to 14 paid holidays.
  • Features an Education Support Program for further learning.
  • Eligibility for additional benefits and bonuses 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 $81,313.00 - $113,837.85CO applicants is $74,537.00 - $104,351.10WA applicants is $81,313.00 - $113,837.85VA applicants is $81,313.00 - $113,837.85

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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.

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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