Summer 2025 Software Applications Engineering Intern - Graduate

$71,074 - $104,000/Yr

Blue Origin - Merritt Island, FL

Full-time - Intern

Merritt Island, FL

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Software Applications Internship at Blue Origin offers graduate students the opportunity to work directly with experienced engineers on projects that support the company's mission in space exploration. Interns will engage in various aspects of software development, contributing to aerospace software applications, mission control software, and enterprise technology. This full-time internship lasts for 12 weeks and is designed to provide hands-on experience in a collaborative and innovative environment focused on safety and efficiency in spaceflight operations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers on software development projects related to aerospace applications.
• Design, develop, and test software used for mission operations.
• Build frameworks and tools for integrating spaceflight systems with model simulations.
• Contribute to ground software systems that enable testing and flying of vehicles.
• Work on improving internal tools and processes to enhance automation and scalability.
• Participate in the development of digital infrastructure for space exploration.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee.
• Currently enrolled in a graduate program with at least one semester remaining after the internship.
• Available to work full-time for a minimum of 12 weeks without concurrent coursework.
• Strong written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated passion for the mission and vision of Blue Origin.

Nice-to-haves

• Relevant internship or co-op experience demonstrating technical skills and leadership qualities.
• Hands-on project experience in software development.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, JavaScript, React, and TypeScript.
• Experience with full-stack software development, machine learning, and AI.
• Familiarity with Spark, SQL, Tableau, and AWS.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation ranging from $34.17 to $50.00 for on-site WA applicants.