Blue Origin · 10 hours ago
Summer 2026 Avionics Software Engineering Intern - Undergraduate
Los Angeles, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$32/hr - $32/hr
Start in 2026 SummerBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking an Avionics Software Engineering Intern to work on projects involving the design, development, and testing of avionics hardware and software for various space programs.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Gain hands on, real-world experience
Receive mentorship and feedback from mentors and managers
Participate in events to learn about other parts of our organization
Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications (with a focus on avionics and flight systems)
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop, verify, and validate safety-critical, real-time embedded software for launch vehicle systems
Participate in full software lifecycle: requirements analysis, implementation, verification, documentation, and system integration
Write and review code primarily in C, C++, and Python for embedded and application environments
Create and maintain tools and infrastructure to support efficient build, debugging, testing, deployment, and automation
Ensure reliability, quality, and safety in all delivered software
Review and update software requirements and designs for testability and verifiability
Qualification
Required
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
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship
Completed at least one year of full-time coursework post high school graduation at the time of application (obtained sophomore standing)
Available to work full time for a minimum of 12 weeks while not concurrently enrolled in coursework
Strong written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong interest in Blue's mission!
Preferred
Relevant internship/co-op and academic project experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities
Hands-on project experience
Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications (with a focus on avionics and flight systems)
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop, verify, and validate safety-critical, real-time embedded software for launch vehicle systems
Participate in full software lifecycle: requirements analysis, implementation, verification, documentation, and system integration
Write and review code primarily in C, C++, and Python for embedded and application environments
Create and maintain tools and infrastructure to support efficient build, debugging, testing, deployment, and automation
Ensure reliability, quality, and safety in all delivered software
Review and update software requirements and designs for testability and verifiability
Programming experience in at least one major language used here: C, C++, or Python
Experience (through coursework, co-ops, internships, or projects) in software development, problem solving, and debugging
Exposure to software verification, test planning/execution, or automated testing
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
Exposure to CI/CD
ARINC Standards, UML/SW Design
Benefits
We offer housing and relocation support.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
Founded in 2000
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Recent News
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