About the role#
SpaceX is looking for students to join our engineering teams for the Summer 2027 term. You will work on projects that have a significant impact while growing your technical skills. This program provides the opportunity to work alongside mentors and other employees across various teams, including design, manufacturing, and operations. Interns are also invited to participate in optional social and professional events throughout the summer.
What you'll do#
- Work closely with a mentor and other employees on impactful projects.
- Apply your academic knowledge to real-world engineering tasks.
- Grow your professional skills through hands-on work.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in an engineering, physics, or math discipline by the start of employment.
- At least 3 months of applied engineering experience, such as internships, laboratory work, or personal and team projects.
- Status as a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
- Ability to work full time and on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks starting in May or June 2027.
- A GPA of 3.5 or above is preferred.
- Experience applying technical skills outside the classroom for 6 months or more is preferred.
- Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment and adapt to a professional setting with changing requirements is preferred.
Location & details#
- Locations: Bastrop, TX; Bloomfield, CT; Brownsville, TX; Cape Canaveral, FL; Hawthorne, CA; Irvine, CA; Long Beach, CA; McGregor, TX; Palo Alto, CA; Redmond, WA; Vandenberg, CA; and Woodinville, WA.
- Modality: On-site.
- Transportation: You must provide your own transportation if stationed in Brownsville, Cape Canaveral, McGregor, or Vandenberg.
- Employment type: Full-time paid internship.
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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