Washington Staffing
Summer 2026 Test Engineering Intern - Graduate Student
Washington Staffing, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Blue Origin Internship Opportunity
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! As part of a hardworking team, interns work directly with Blue engineering teams on projects in support of our business units. Test Engineering - Projects may involve applied test engineering including the design, analysis, test planning and operation of test systems for testing fluid, propulsion, mechanical, avionics software, structures, GNC and electronic systems. Some projects will require comfort with heights. During your internship experience, you can expect to: 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. Required 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. Available to work full time while not concurrently enrolled in coursework. Strong written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills. Passion for space. Desired: We love to see the following experiences! Experience in a test environment. Experience with Fluid Mechanics, thermodynamics and/or propulsion systems. Experience with component test, FEA, CFD. Experience with MATLAB or Simulink. Experience with programming languages including Python, C/C++. Relevant internship/co-op and academic project experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills relevant to the internship as well as leadership qualities. Hands-on project experience. Co-curricular engagement. The compensation range for: CA applicants is $38 an hour. CO applicants is $38 an hour. WA applicants is $38 an hour. We offer housing and relocation support. Interns are responsible for daily transportation to and from their work locations. Include relevant internship, extracurricular, and research experience in your application. 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, Medica
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! As part of a hardworking team, interns work directly with Blue engineering teams on projects in support of our business units. Test Engineering - Projects may involve applied test engineering including the design, analysis, test planning and operation of test systems for testing fluid, propulsion, mechanical, avionics software, structures, GNC and electronic systems. Some projects will require comfort with heights. During your internship experience, you can expect to: 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. Required 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. Available to work full time while not concurrently enrolled in coursework. Strong written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills. Passion for space. Desired: We love to see the following experiences! Experience in a test environment. Experience with Fluid Mechanics, thermodynamics and/or propulsion systems. Experience with component test, FEA, CFD. Experience with MATLAB or Simulink. Experience with programming languages including Python, C/C++. Relevant internship/co-op and academic project experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills relevant to the internship as well as leadership qualities. Hands-on project experience. Co-curricular engagement. The compensation range for: CA applicants is $38 an hour. CO applicants is $38 an hour. WA applicants is $38 an hour. We offer housing and relocation support. Interns are responsible for daily transportation to and from their work locations. Include relevant internship, extracurricular, and research experience in your application. 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, Medica