Civil Engineering Intern

SpaceX

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On-site
Location
Cape Canaveral, FLHawthorne, CABrownsville, TX
Employment
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 Summer 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 projects. Candidates are expected to utilize specific technical standards including AISC steel manual, ACI code 318, ASCE 7, and IBC. The role requires proficiency in tools such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, SAP2000, or Revit. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively in a dynamic environment with changing requirements. This position provides critical infrastructure support for complex aerospace projects involving advanced spacecraft, rocket systems, and satellite constellations designed for orbital delivery and global communications.

What you'll do

  • Design advanced facilities and infrastructure for space exploration missions.
  • Build and activate technically complex engineering structures.
  • Maintain high-tech infrastructure and facility systems.
  • 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 design tasks.
  • Ensure all designs comply with AISC, ACI, ASCE, and IBC codes.

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 on-site for at least 12 consecutive weeks starting in May or June 2027.
  • Ability to provide own transportation for positions located at Cape Canaveral.
  • GPA of 3.5 or above (preferred).
  • 6+ months of experience in civil/structural/construction engineering projects from conception to completion (preferred).
  • Knowledge of AISC, ACI, ASCE, and IBC codes; experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, SAP2000, or Revit (preferred).

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