Software Engineering Internship/Co-op

SpaceX

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Bastrop, TXBrownsville, TXCape Canaveral, FLHawthorne, CAIrvine, CAMcGregor, TXPalo Alto, CARedmond, WA
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Intern
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39 days ago
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About SpaceX

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

The Summer 2027 Software Engineering Internship/Co-op provides an opportunity for students to join various software engineering teams and work alongside mentors on impactful projects. In this role, the intern will apply their academic knowledge to real-world problems while developing technical skills in a collaborative environment. The position requires proficiency in at least one of the following languages: C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python. Candidates should possess strong fundamental knowledge of computer architecture and networks, as well as experience in debugging, performance optimization, unit testing, software documentation, and creating system diagrams. The work involves supporting critical aerospace programs including Dragon, Falcon, Starship, and the Starlink satellite constellation. Additionally, the role may involve contributing to SpaceXAI systems designed to understand the universe through advanced models and specialized orbital infrastructure for high-performance computing.

What you'll do

  • Develop and deploy software for real-world applications and projects.
  • Debug code and perform performance optimizations.
  • Conduct unit testing to ensure software reliability.
  • Create system diagrams and technical documentation.
  • Enumerate and define specific software requirements.
  • Solve complex engineering problems in a dynamic environment with changing needs.

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 possess 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 May or June 2027.

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