About the role#
SpaceX is seeking students for civil and structural engineering roles during the Winter 2027 term. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team to design, build, activate, and maintain technical facilities and infrastructure. This position is open to students pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in civil engineering.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to the design and maintenance of facilities and infrastructure.
- Collaborate with engineering teams on technical projects.
- Participate in professional development and networking events.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s or graduate program for Civil Engineering.
- At least 3 months of civil or structural engineering-related experience.
- U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or refugee/asylee status.
- Preferred: GPA of 3.5 or above.
- Preferred: 6+ months of project or internship experience in civil, structural, or construction engineering, including project ownership.
- Preferred: Knowledge of AISC, ACI 318, ASCE 7, and IBC standards.
- Preferred: Proficiency in software such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, SAP2000, or Revit.
Location & details#
- Locations: Hawthorne, California; Cape Canaveral, Florida; or Starbase, Texas.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Commitment: Full-time, on-site for at least 12 consecutive weeks starting in January or March 2027.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Note: Applicants for positions in Cape Canaveral 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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