Summer Mechanical Engineering- Graduate Student

Application close date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

As part of a hardworking team, interns work directly with Blue engineering teams on projects in support of our business units.

projects may involve aspects of applied mechanical/structural engineering including design, analysis and test of mechanical systems, propulsion systems, and structures.

• Gain hands on, real-world experience.
• Receive mentorship and feedback from mentors and managers.
• Participate in events to learn about other parts of our organization.

• 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.
• Currently enrolled in a graduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship.
• Available to work full time while not concurrently enrolled in coursework.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for space.

We would love to see the following skills!

• Relevant internship/co‑op and academic project experience that demonstrates development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities.
• Hands‑on project experience.
• Experience with relevant CAD and CAD tools.
• Experience with analysis.
• Experience with data processing.
• Experience with thermofluids.
• Experience with combustion.

The compensation Range for:

• CA applicants is $38 an hour.
• CO applicants is $38 an hour.
• WA applicants is $38 an hour.

We offer housing and relocation support. Interns are responsible for daily transportation to and from their work locations.

Include relevant internship, extracurricular, and research experience in your application.

Hourly compensation for applicant is: $38.00

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.

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

• Required for all positions:
  Blue’s Standard Background Check.
• Required for certain job profiles:
  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation.
• Required for certain job profiles:
  Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground … may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Required for certain job profiles:
  Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre‑employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees…