Software Engineering Internship/Co-op
SpaceX
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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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The Summer 2027 Software Engineering Internship/Co-op offers students the opportunity to join various software engineering teams to work on projects with significant impact. Interns will collaborate with mentors and employees to apply their knowledge to real-world software development tasks. Candidates should possess coding experience in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python. The role requires strong fundamental knowledge of computer architecture and networks, along with skills in debugging, performance optimization, unit testing, software documentation, and creating system diagrams. This position supports critical aerospace and communications infrastructure, including the Dragon spacecraft, Falcon launch vehicles, and the Starship transportation system. Additionally, interns may contribute to the Starlink satellite constellation, Starshield national security efforts, or SpaceXAI projects involving frontier AI models and high-performance space-based compute.
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