Engineering Internship/Co-op

SpaceX

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39 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 · Engineering Internship/Co-op

The Spring 2027 Engineering Internship/Co-op provides students in engineering, physics, or math disciplines the opportunity to join various teams focused on design, manufacturing, and operations. Working under a mentor, interns will apply their academic knowledge to high-impact projects while collaborating in an integrated team environment involving technicians, engineers, and managers. The role requires candidates to possess technical skills gained through laboratory work, research, or extracurricular project teams. Candidates must be able to navigate a dynamic professional setting with changing requirements. The work involves critical aerospace and space exploration programs including the Dragon spacecraft, Falcon launch vehicles, Starship transportation systems, and the Starlink satellite constellation. Additionally, the role may involve supporting Starshield for government use or contributing to SpaceXAI projects involving advanced AI models and solar-powered orbital computing infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Apply engineering knowledge to high-impact projects in design, manufacturing, or operations.
  • Execute technical tasks within a dynamic professional environment with changing requirements.
  • Interact frequently with technicians, engineers, and managers to complete project goals.
  • Support the development of spacecraft systems including Dragon, Falcon, and Starship.
  • Assist in the design, build, test, and operation of Starlink satellite components.
  • Contribute to the development of AI systems and space-based solar energy infrastructure.
  • Participate in professional development training and technical presentations from company leaders.

What we're looking for

  • Must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in engineering, physics, or math by the start of employment.
  • Must have at least 3 months of applied engineering experience through internships, labs, or projects.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
  • Preferred GPA of 3.5 or higher.
  • Preferred 6+ months of experience applying technical skills outside of the classroom.
  • Ability to work effectively in an integrated collaborative team environment with technicians and managers.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic professional setting with changing requirements.
  • Must be able to work full-time, onsite for at least 12 consecutive weeks starting in early 2027.

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