Summer 2027 Corporate Development Intern - Graduate

blueorigin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin offers an internship in Corporate Development focused on financial analysis, M&A support, and strategic planning. You will partner with business units on inorganic growth opportunities, perform due diligence, deal structuring, and valuation while building tools and reports to monitor internal metrics and market data.

Candidates should show strong quantitative skills and leadership potential. The program emphasizes collaboration across departments and long-term strategic thinking,

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or asylum/refugee status.
• Graduate student with at least one semester remaining in the internship.
• Strong quantitative skill set and attention to detail.
• Ability to structure and apply analytical frameworks to solve problems.
• Aptitude for teamwork with leadership potential.
• Strong written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Available to work full time for the duration of the internship while not concurrently enrolled.

Responsibilities

• Shape our company and program strategic objectives.
• Map and understand industry landscape and competitive dynamics.
• Gather and synthesize market research to inform strategy decisions.
• Develop and deliver content for strategic reviews with leadership.
• Build and maintain tools, analyses, and reports to highlight internal metrics and key market information.
• Develop business cases to advise on investment decisions.
• Assess program economics, model financial outlook, and track key performance indicators.
• Collaborate with all departments to ensure alignment on and execution of strategic recommendations.
• Partner with business units on inorganic growth opportunities with financial analysis, due diligence, deal structuring, and valuation.
• Support long term financial and strategic planning process.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Attention to detail

Analytical frameworks

Teamwork

Leadership potential

Written communication

Organizational skills

Full-time availability

Education

Graduate/advanced degree candidate

Job description

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!

Corporate Development

As part of our small, passionate team, you will help us by performing financial analysis, supporting merger & acquisition process execution, and implementing operating system improvements for the team. Example responsibilities may include the following: partnering with business units on inorganic growth opportunities with financial analysis, due diligence, deal structuring, and valuation.

Responsibilities may include

• Shape our company and program strategic objectives.

• Map and understand industry landscape and competitive dynamics.

• Gather and synthesize market research to inform strategy decisions.

• Develop and deliver content for strategic reviews with leadership.

• Build and maintain tools, analyses, and reports to highlight internal metrics and key market information.

• Develop business cases to advise on investment decisions.

• Assess program economics, model financial outlook, and track key performance indicators.

• Collaborate with all departments to ensure alignment on and execution of strategic recommendations.

• Partner with business units on inorganic growth opportunities with financial analysis, due diligence, deal structuring, and valuation.

• Support long term financial and strategic planning process.

Basic Qualifications

• 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 a graduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship.

• Strong quantitative skill set and attention to detail.

• Strong ability to structure and apply analytical frameworks to solve problems.

• Aptitude for teamwork with shown potential for leadership.

• Strong written communication and presentation skills.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Available to work full time for the duration of your internship while not concurrently enrolled in coursework.

Desired

• Pursuing an advanced degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, or other highly analytical field.

• Demonstrated leadership in a professional setting to deliver results that have a positive material impact.

• Understanding of the private space industry.

• Flexibility and adaptability.

• Ability to work as a member of a team.

The Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $34 an hour.

Hourly compensation for applicant is: $50.00

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
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affimative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.