Intern Conversion: (Early Career) Structural & Mechanical Systems Engineer I
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 techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Development, release, and support of engineering artifacts across the development cycle to support hardware fabrication, assembly, verification, test and operations. Implements operating procedures, resolves system malfunctions, and provide technical information. Researches and analyzes customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications. Specifies system components or directs modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications. Investigates equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew. Van Horn Specific information Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX offers eligible employee’s additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance. Eligibility for these additional benefits is based on the employee’s ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn, TX, or travel to Van Horn from another Blue location a minimum of 50% of the time. Responsibilities include but are not limited to : Based upon your desired career path, your projects may include many aspects of applied mechanical / structural engineering including design, analysis and test of mechanical systems, propulsion systems, and structures. The projects will include the integration of materials and processes, manufacturing, test, operations, and systems engineering. Specific duties are subject to our business unit objectives. 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.
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 mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechatronics, 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 mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or mechatronics.
Responsibilities
- Design, analysis and test of mechanical systems, propulsion systems, and structures.
- Integration of materials and processes, manufacturing, test, operations, and systems engineering.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
