Intern Conversion: (early Career) Avionics Software Engineer I

Software Engineer

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.

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

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, 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.

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

Compensation Range for: CA applicants is $99,445.00-$139,222.65; CO applicants is $91,158.00-$127,621.20; WA applicants is $99,445.00-$139,222.65. 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, we encourage you to apply anyway. The best candidates don't meet all of the desired criteria—they meet the minimum requirements and the rest is learned once you're on the job.