Software Engineering Internship/Co-op

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Bastrop, TXBrownsville, TXCape Canaveral, FLHawthorne, CAIrvine, CAMcGregor, TXPalo Alto, CARedmond, WA
Employment: Intern
Posted: 39 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 · Software Engineering Internship/Co-op

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The Spring 2027 Software Engineering Internship/Co-op provides a collaborative environment where interns work alongside mentors and teammates to develop impactful software projects. Candidates will contribute to various engineering teams, applying their technical knowledge to solve complex problems in high-stakes environments. The role requires proficiency in at least one major programming language, including C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python. Preferred qualifications include experience with computer architecture, networking, system diagrams, and software requirements documentation. Candidates should also demonstrate skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing. This position offers the opportunity to work on critical aerospace and communications infrastructure, including the Dragon spacecraft, Falcon launch vehicles, Starship transportation systems, and the Starlink satellite constellation. Additionally, the role may involve developing advanced AI systems through SpaceXAI to help humanity understand the universe.

Skills

C C++ C# Java JavaScript Python Computer Architecture Networking Software Documentation System Diagrams Debugging Performance Optimization Unit Testing

What you'll do

Develop and deploy software for real-world applications and projects.
Perform debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing on software systems.
Create system diagrams and document software requirements.
Solve complex engineering problems in a dynamic environment with changing requirements.
Write code using languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
Support the development of spacecraft, satellite constellations, or AI systems.

What we're looking for

Must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree or graduate program.
Must have at least 3 months of software programming or development experience.
Must have coding experience in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
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 developing and deploying software for real-world applications.
Strong knowledge of computer architecture, networks, debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing.
Ability to work full-time onsite for at least 12 consecutive weeks starting in early 2027.

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