About the role#
Materials & Processes Engineer Interns work with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to optimize materials and processes. You will provide support to existing configurations on the production floor. This is a paid, full-time internship for Summer 2027. You will receive mentorship and feedback while gaining hands-on experience in the aerospace industry.
What you'll do#
- Support parameter development and material or process selection.
- Conduct drawing reviews.
- Manage qualification test campaigns.
- Interact with and audit external vendors.
- Participate in events to learn about other parts of the organization.
What you'll need#
- Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee or asylee.
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with at least one semester or quarter remaining after the internship.
- Completed at least one year of full-time coursework post-high-school graduation.
- Available to work full time for 12 weeks while not concurrently enrolled in coursework.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Interest in the mission of Blue Origin.
- Desired experience includes materials science, chemical engineering, thermal protection systems, composite materials, lab work, or production facility experience.
- Relevant academic projects, internships, or co-curricular engagement are highly valued.
Location & details#
- Locations: Seattle, WA; Huntsville, AL; Denver, CO; Los Angeles, CA.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $32.00 per hour.
- Housing and relocation support are provided.
About Blue Origin
Blue Origin operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing sector. The company develops reusable rocket engines, launch vehicles, in-space systems, and lunar landers. It maintains headquarters in Kent, Washington. The organization employs over 10,000 people.
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