About the role#
SpaceX offers business operations internships for students during the Spring 2027 term. Interns work alongside mentors and team members on projects that contribute to company operations. This program includes opportunities for professional networking, social events, and development training.
What you'll do#
Interns are placed within specific teams based on business needs. Responsibilities vary by department:
- Finance: Automate processes, manage projects, and track manufacturing and supply chain performance.
- Human Resources: Support employee onboarding, HRIS administration, and company-wide programs.
- Legal: Conduct research and analysis, report on risk mitigation, and assist with contract preparation and negotiation.
- Purchasing: Analyze supplier and spend data, communicate with suppliers, and support process implementation.
- Spaceport Operations: Manage on-site amenities including food, beverage, housing, and transportation.
- Starlink Business Operations: Drive initiatives to grow the customer base and improve customer experience.
- Supply Chain Business Operations: Develop and refine business processes to meet internal demands.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor’s or graduate degree program with a major in Business Administration.
- At least 3 months of experience in corporate or business functions.
- Ability to work full time, on-site for at least 12 consecutive weeks starting in January or March 2027.
- U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or protected status under U.S. export regulations.
- Preferred: A GPA of 3.5 or higher.
- Preferred: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Preferred: Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate cross-functionally.
Location & details#
- Term: Spring 2027.
- Modality: Full-time, on-site.
- Locations: Brownsville, TX; Cape Canaveral, FL; Hawthorne, CA; McGregor, TX; and Redmond, WA.
- Note: Candidates for positions in Brownsville, Cape Canaveral, and McGregor must provide their own transportation.
About SpaceX
SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft. The company operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. It was founded in 2002 and maintains its headquarters in Hawthorne, California. The organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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