Intern Conversion: (early Career) Materials & Processes Engineer I

Blue Origin Job Opportunity

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. 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.

Van Horn Specific information Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX offers eligible employees 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 materials and processes engineering in the development and fabrication of space vehicles and propulsion systems. The projects will include material and manufacturing process selection, development, and testing / characterization / analysis. Specific duties are subject to our business unit objectives.

Minimum Qualifications: 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 materials science and engineering, metallurgical engineering, chemical engineering, polymer engineering, welding engineering, or equivalent. 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.

Preferred Qualifications: M.S. degree in materials science and engineering, metallurgical engineering, chemical engineering, polymer engineering, welding engineering, or equivalent.

Locations: Kent, WA; Van Horn, TX; Cape Canaveral, FL; Huntsville, AL; Los Angeles, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Denver, CO; Washington, DC

Compensation Range for: CA applicants is $78,943.00-$110,519.85; CO applicants is $72,364.00-$101,309.25; WA applicants is $78,943.00-$110,519.85 Other site ranges may differ.

Culture Statement 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.

Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation.