Blue Origin internship guide for 2026: roles, pay, and how to apply
Blue Origin's internship program places students on New Glenn, Blue Moon lunar lander, and New Shepard teams across engineering, manufacturing, and operations. The program offers $32.75/hour plus a $1,200/month housing stipend, with approximately 42% of interns receiving return or full-time offers.
Internship details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10–12 weeks (summer), some semester co-ops |
| Pay | $32.75/hour (~$13,100 for 10 weeks at 40 hrs) |
| Housing | $1,200/month stipend |
| Locations | Kent WA, Denver CO, Huntsville AL, Cape Canaveral FL, Van Horn TX |
| Eligibility | Enrolled in BS/MS/PhD in engineering, science, or business |
| Citizenship | U.S. person required (ITAR) |
Programs you could work on
New Glenn — Blue Origin's orbital heavy-lift rocket. Intern assignments include structures, avionics, propulsion (BE-4 engine), GNC, and integration & test. New Glenn's first launch occurred in late 2024/early 2025.
Blue Moon — Lunar lander for NASA's Artemis program (Human Landing System contract). Assignments in structures, thermal, power, and lunar surface operations.
BE-4 / BE-3U engines — Propulsion interns work on the methane/LOX engines that power New Glenn and supply to ULA's Vulcan.
Club for the Future — Blue Origin's education foundation. Non-engineering internships in STEM outreach and program management.
Application timeline
| Month | Activity |
|---|---|
| August–October | Summer internship postings go live |
| October–December | Primary application and interview window |
| January–March | Offers extended |
| May–August | Internship period |
Apply at blueorigin.com/careers — filter for "Intern" or "Co-op." The interview process typically includes a resume screen, phone interview with a hiring manager, and sometimes a technical assessment.
Blue Origin values hands-on project experience over GPA. CubeSat teams, Formula SAE, rocketry clubs, and personal engineering projects are strong differentiators. If you've built, tested, or launched hardware, emphasize it. Blue Origin's culture prioritizes "be builders" — show that you are one.
Intern experience
Interns are placed on real program teams working on flight hardware. The program includes:
- Assigned mentor (full-time engineer)
- Intern cohort events and networking
- End-of-summer technical presentation
- Tours of manufacturing facilities and test areas
Work-life balance during internships is generally 40-hour weeks, though some teams have occasional peaks.
For Blue Origin salary data (full-time), see our Blue Origin salary guide. Browse Blue Origin positions on Zero G Talent, or see our Blue Origin internships overview and aerospace internship guide.
