Blue Origin

Materials & Process Engineer II - 2026 Intern Conversion

Blue Origin$99K — $138K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Completed an internship with Blue Origin in 2026.
  • Enrolled or recently graduated from a college or university.
  • Available to work full-time by September 2027.
  • Holds a PhD in mechanical, aerospace or astronautical engineering, or equivalent.
  • Capable of working independently as well as in teams on rapid projects.
  • Self-motivated and able to identify requirements with minimal guidance.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrates passion for Blue Origin's mission and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development of the New Glenn heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle.
  • Contribute to operations related to orbital missions and payload transport.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams on innovative solutions.
  • Engage in rapid development programs and adapt to changing needs.
  • Communicate effectively across teams to pursue project success.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with a company match up to 5%.
  • Stock options for all regular employees working 20+ hours/week.
  • Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year plus 14 paid holidays.
  • Education Support Program for further learning and development.
Full Job Description
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

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 PhD 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:
WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35

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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