Intern Conversion: (Early Career) Avionics Software Engineer I

Blue Origin • Van Horn, TX

117d • $99,445 - $139,222

About The Position

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! This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations. Applies standard engineering knowledge to develop code responsible for the analysis, design, development, test, verification, release, and operations of the software that engineering systems rely on. Conducts requirement analysis, documents technical specifications, and writes, reviews, and debugs code. Develops code for Finite element analysis (FEA) using mathematical calculations, models, and simulations to understand, analyze, and predict the behavior of an object, part, assembly, or structure under various physical conditions. Creates distinct code in the design and development of software meant for exclusive purposes or users while providing custom configuration and solutions, however, their role is not customization and configuration of commercial software meant for broad applications and uses.

Requirements

• Successfully completed an internship with Blue Origin in 2025.
• Enrolled or recently graduating student attending a college or university.
• Able to start working full-time on or before September of 2026.
• Minimum of a B.S. degree in physics, aerospace engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar discipline.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• M.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, aerospace, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Based upon your desired career path, projects may include many aspects of applied software development including avionics software, embedded software, enterprise software, integrated system test, controls, machine learning, robotics, and avionics hardware.
• Specific duties are subject to our business unit objectives.

Benefits

• 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.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees