Summer 2027 Civil/Structural Engineering Internship
About The Position
SpaceX seeks extraordinary students to join us for civil/structural engineering roles in Summer 2027. As a civil/structural engineering intern, you will work closely with a world-class, multi-disciplinary engineering team to help design, build, activate, and maintain some of the world’s most technically advanced facilities and infrastructure. You’ll also get to have some fun and network with other interns and employees through optional social and professional events. If you’ve demonstrated a commitment to academic success and motivation to apply your knowledge outside of the classroom to a unique application of civil/structural engineering, you are a great candidate! Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on a super inspiring mission. Internships are available with a variety of civil/structural engineering teams across the company at locations such as Hawthorne, CA; Cape Canaveral, FL; and Starbase, TX.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree or graduate program
- 3+ months of civil or structural engineering-related experience
- Applicant for this intern position must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (e.g., green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158.
Nice To Haves
- GPA of 3.5 or above
- 6+ months demonstrated internship or project work in civil/structural/construction engineering, owning a project from conception to completion
- Knowledge of American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) steel manual, American Concrete Institute (ACI) code 318, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 7, and International Building Code (IBC)
- Experience using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, SAP2000, Revit, or similar software
- Strong interpersonal skills (examples: leading a student organization or working successfully in teams)
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
- Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively
Responsibilities
- Design, build, activate, and maintain some of the world’s most technically advanced facilities and infrastructure.
Benefits
- Stipend to subsidize relocation costs
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Opportunity to attend presentations from company leaders
- Social and networking events
- Professional and personal development trainings
- Paid company holidays (10 or more per year)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
