Avionics Software Intern — Hands-on Spaceflight

Blue Origin; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Relocation support

Job summary

Blue Origin offers an Avionics Software Intern program in Los Angeles, providing hands-on experience with engineering teams on projects across orbital rockets, ground systems, and moon landers. Interns gain real-world exposure, mentorship, and opportunities to learn about other parts of the organization.

The role emphasizes development of C, C++, and Python for embedded and application environments, with a focus on safety-critical systems and end-to-end software lifecycle involvement.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S. as required by applications.
• Undergraduate student with at least one semester remaining.
• Available to work full time for a minimum of 15 weeks while not enrolled in courses.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Interest in Blue Origin's mission and spaceflight programs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test avionics software and hardware for programs ranging from orbital rockets to moon landers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to verify and validate safety-critical, real-time embedded software.
• Participate in the full software lifecycle: requirements analysis, implementation, verification, documentation, and system integration.

Skills

C

C++

Python

CI/CD

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate student (sophomore standing)

Job description

Blue Origin offers an Avionics Software Intern program in Los Angeles, providing hands-on experience with engineering teams on projects across orbital rockets, ground systems, and moon landers. Interns gain real-world exposure, mentorship, and opportunities to learn about other parts of the organization.

The role emphasizes development of C, C++, and Python for embedded and application environments, with a focus on safety-critical systems and end-to-end software lifecycle involvement.