Guidance, Navigation & Controls Internship - Graduate

Application close date: 07/15/2026

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.

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

GNC Projects may include guidance, navigation, controls, autonomy, avionics, simulation, system test, aero sciences, and systems engineering.

• 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 for 15 weeks while not concurrently enrolled in coursework.
• Strong written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for space.

• Relevant internship/co‑op and academic project experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills and leadership qualities.
• Hands‑on project experience.
• Experience with avionics software.
• Experience with C/C++.
• Experience with MATLAB or SIMULINK.

Hourly compensation: $38.00.

Housing and relocation support. Interns are responsible for daily transportation to and from their work locations.

Export Control Regulations – Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check – Required for all positions:
Blue's Standard Background Check;
Additional background checks may apply for certain job profiles.

Equal Employment Opportunity – Blue Origin is a proud Equal Opportunity/affirmative action employer; we provide all qualified applicants with equal opportunities for hire regardless of protected characteristics. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation – Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s affirmative action plans or who require a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process should contact

We encourage applicants who are not perfect fits for every desired qualification to apply. Some positions prioritize candidates who have a strong foundation and potential to grow.