Large Washington Last reviewed March 2026

Blue Origin

Developer of orbital and suborbital launch vehicles with reusable technology, as well as lunar crew and cargo landers.

Overview

Blue Origin designs and operates launch vehicles, spacecraft, and reusable propulsion systems, providing orbital and suborbital access while integrating advanced vehicle design, mission management, and technology development for commercial and research purposes.

AI Outlook

Adopting

Blue Origin applies ML to propulsion optimization, autonomous landing, and manufacturing for New Glenn and Blue Moon.

  • ML-optimized BE-4 engine development
  • Autonomous landing systems
  • AI-enhanced manufacturing quality

Student Hiring

Blue Origin Internship Program Entry-Level Friendly
Application Tip: Blue Origin is competitive but less so than SpaceX. Kent, WA and Huntsville, AL are main locations.

Typical Roles

Propulsion Engineer InternSoftware EngineerAvionics Engineer InternManufacturing Engineer

Notable Programs

  • New Glenn
  • New Shepard
  • Blue Moon Lander
  • BE-4 Engine

Career Connections

AeroEd career pathways relevant to Blue Origin.