Summer 2027 Graduate Engineer Internship/Co-op
About The Position
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. As a Graduate Engineer, you will be responsible for working on creative solutions to real aerospace challenges. This is not an ordinary “internship” – you will be given as much responsibility as our full-time engineers and will be an integral part of the team. If you’ve demonstrated a commitment to academic success and motivation to apply your knowledge outside of the classroom, you are a great candidate! Internships are available with a variety of engineering teams across the company including design, manufacturing and operations at Bastrop, TX; Bloomfield, CT, Brownsville, TX; Cape Canaveral, FL; Hawthorne (Los Angeles), CA; Irvine, CA; Long Beach, CA, McGregor (Waco), TX; Palo Alto, CA; Redmond (Seattle), WA; Vandenberg, CA; and Woodinville, WA.
Requirements
- 6+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable)
- Enrolled in a graduate program by the start of employment and holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics or math discipline
- Applicant for this graduate engineer 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.
- Able to work full time, onsite for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning in May or June 2027
- Able to provide own transportation for positions at Brownsville, Cape Canaveral, McGregor and Vandenberg locations
Nice To Haves
- GPA of 3.5 or above
- 9+ months experience of application of technical skills outside of the classroom (examples: laboratory, research, extracurricular project teams, volunteering, personal projects or prior internship/work experience)
- Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with technicians, other engineers, and managers
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic professional setting with changing needs and requirements
Responsibilities
- Working on creative solutions to real aerospace challenges.
- Being given as much responsibility as our full-time engineers.
- Being an integral part of the team.
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
