Civil Engineering Intern

SpaceX

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Location
Hawthorne, CACape Canaveral, FLBrownsville, TX
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Intern
Posted
61 days ago
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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

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TL;DR · Civil Engineering Intern

The Spring 2027 Civil Engineering Internship offers a role within multi-disciplinary engineering teams focused on designing, building, activating, and maintaining advanced facilities and infrastructure. Working as a civil or structural engineering intern involves applying academic knowledge to unique practical applications of civil and structural engineering in a dynamic environment with changing requirements. The ideal candidate possesses experience in project ownership from conception to completion and demonstrates proficiency in industry-standard codes including AISC steel manual, ACI 318, ASCE 7, and IBC. Technical skills required include the use of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, SAP2000, or Revit. This role addresses the technical challenges of developing infrastructure for aerospace operations, specifically supporting programs like Dragon, Falcon, Starship, and Starlink to facilitate advanced space exploration and satellite communications.

What you'll do

  • Design, build, activate, and maintain advanced facilities and infrastructure.
  • Apply civil and structural engineering principles to unique aerospace applications.
  • Solve complex engineering problems within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
  • Utilize software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, SAP2000, or Revit for project tasks.
  • Ensure designs comply with AISC, ACI, ASCE, and IBC codes.
  • Manage projects from initial conception through to final completion.
  • Adapt to changing requirements and needs in a dynamic work environment.

What we're looking for

  • Must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree or graduate program.
  • Must have at least 3 months of civil or structural engineering-related experience.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
  • Ability to work full-time onsite for at least 12 consecutive weeks starting in early 2027.
  • GPA of 3.5 or above (preferred).
  • 6+ months of experience owning a civil/structural project from conception to completion (preferred).
  • Knowledge of AISC, ACI, ASCE, and IBC codes (preferred).
  • Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, SAP2000, Revit, or similar software (preferred).

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