Electronics/Electrical Systems Engineer Co-Op
Listed on 2026-09-28
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineer
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 a member of the Blue Origin family of companies Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years, establishing ourselves as pioneers in developing novel exploration systems for the most extreme planetary environments. At our Southern California location, we look to “Touch Life” by supporting planetary science, including every NASA Mars rover since Spirit and Opportunity.
We aim to “Mine the Sky” through the development of practical In‑Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) solutions. We search for technically brilliant individuals in engineering, software, and support fields who take ownership of their work, enjoy collaborating in teams, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence.
Special mentions:
This is an onsite role at our Altadena, CA location. This is a ~5 month co‑op from January to June 2027.
- Support systems design, development, fabrication, and testing of various electrical systems.
- Embrace a hands‑on learning approach and aspire to make a meaningful and impactful contribution to product development.
- Draft, update, and procure with technical documents (mechanical part drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, etc.).
- Conduct analog and digital circuit debug.
- Perform circuit analysis.
- Execute test work instructions.
- Perform electrical evaluation and selection of instrumentation (temperature, pressure, position, etc.).
- Review test data and recommend changes to products and/or processes.
- Enrolled in Electrical Engineering or equivalent accredited program.
- Solid circuit theory fundamentals.
- Experienced with Altium schematic capture and PCB layout tool or equivalent.
- Familiar with embedded C development.
- Familiar with Spice simulation.
- Proficient with using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and LCR meters.
- Detail oriented with an emphasis on design documentation and test summary report generation.
- 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.
- 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.
- Work on meaningful projects that have a positive impact on our business.
- Receive both formal and informal feedback from managers.
- Participate in “Community of Practice” forums featuring experts from various parts of our organization.
- Attend networking events and social gatherings.
- Gain visibility and access to leadership at all levels of the company.
Base Pay Range for: CA applicants is $22.50 - $31.50. Other site ranges may differ.
Culture StatementDon’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.
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