About the role#
SpaceX is looking for students to join us for engineering roles during the Winter and Spring 2027 terms. As an intern, you will work closely with a mentor and other employees to apply your knowledge and grow your skills on projects that have a significant impact. You will also have the chance to attend social and professional events to network with other interns and employees.
What you'll do#
- Work on impactful projects across various engineering teams, including design, manufacturing, and operations.
- Collaborate with mentors and team members to apply your technical knowledge.
- Participate in professional and personal development training sessions.
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.
- Ability to work full time and on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning in January or March 2027.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States, as required by U.S. government export regulations.
- Preferred: A GPA of 3.5 or above.
- Preferred: 6+ months of experience applying technical skills outside of the classroom.
- Preferred: Ability to work well in an integrated, collaborative team environment with technicians, engineers, and managers.
- Preferred: Ability to work effectively in a professional setting with changing needs and requirements.
Location & details#
- Positions are available on-site at the following 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.
- Interns at the Brownsville, Cape Canaveral, McGregor, and Vandenberg locations must provide their own transportation.
- This is a paid, full-time internship program.
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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