Fall 2026 Engineering Internship/co - op

Fall 2026 Engineering Internship/Co-op Location: Bastrop, Texas; Cape Canaveral, Florida; Hawthorne, California; Irvine, California; McGregor, Texas; Redmond, Washington; Starbase, Texas. Compensation: $28–30 USD/hour. Job Tags: Intern. About the Role 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. Fall 2026 Engineering Internship/Co‑op. SpaceX seeks extraordinary students to join us for engineering roles in Fall 2026. As an intern, you will work closely with your mentor and other employees who will help you apply your knowledge and grow your skills on projects that have a significant impact. You’ll also get to have some fun and network with other interns and employees through optional social and professional events. Internships are available with a variety of engineering teams across the company, including design, manufacturing, and operations at Bastrop, TX; Cape Canaveral, FL; Hawthorne (Los Angeles), CA; Irvine, CA; McGregor (Waco), TX; Redmond, WA; Starbase, TX; and Vandenberg, CA. Basic Qualifications Must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in an engineering, physics, or math discipline by the start of employment. 3+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable). 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. Preferred Skills and Experience GPA of 3.5 or above. 6+ months experience applying technical skills outside of the classroom (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. Additional Requirements Able to work full time, onsite for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning in August or September2026. Able to provide own transportation for positions at Bastrop, Cape Canaveral, McGregor, and Vandenberg locations. Compensation and Benefits Engineering Intern/Freshman/Sophomore: $28.00/hour. Engineering Intern/Junior/Senior: $30.00/hour. Pay is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for a stipend to subsidize relocation costs, access to comprehensive medical coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan, and participation in presentations from company leaders, social and networking events, as well as professional and personal development trainings. Interns are also eligible for paid company holidays. SpaceX offers 10 or more paid holidays per year. ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C.1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. Equal Employment Opportunity SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's affirmative action plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363‑6000. Program Descriptions DRAGON : Dragon is the most advanced human‑rated spacecraft in the world. This capsule currently delivers critical science, cargo, and crew safely to and from the International Space Station, but further iterations and new designs will likely be necessary to extend humankind's reach to the moon, Mars, and beyond. Roles include analysis, avionics, build engineering, integration & test engineering, life support systems, manufacturing engineering, materials engineering, propulsion engineering, structures design & engineering, and more. FALCON : The Falcon program tackles space exploration's toughest problems through the ongoing development of our reusable launch vehicles, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy. These vehicles are currently responsible for delivering commercial, national security, and NASA satellites into orbit, as well as supply critical science, supplies, and crew to the International Space Station. Roles include analysis, avionics, build engineering, components engineering, integration & test engineering, launch site operations & engineering, manufacturing engineering, materials engineering, propulsion engineering, recovery engineering, structures design & engineering, supply chain engineering, and more. STARLINK : At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world's largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 1 M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. Roles include analysis, automation & controls, avionics, components engineering, industrial engineering, integration & test engineering, manufacturing engineering, materials engineering, operations engineering, structures design & engineering, supply chain engineering, and more. STARSHIELD : Starshield leverages SpaceX's Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. As an intern on the Starshield team, you will be working on advanced development programs in support of U.S. National Security. Roles include avionics, build engineering, components engineering, integration & test engineering, manufacturing engineering, materials engineering, mechanical design & engineering, structures engineering, and more. STARSHIP : The Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy rocket – collectively referred to as Starship – represent a fully reusable transportation system designed to carry both crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars and beyond. As the most powerful launch system ever developed, Starship will be able to carry up to 100 people on long‑duration, interplanetary flights. Starship will also enable satellite delivery, the development of a moon base and point‑to‑point transport here on Earth. Roles include analysis, automation & controls, avionics, build engineering, civil engineering, components engineering, industrial engineering, launch site operations & engineering, manufacturing engineering, materials engineering, propulsion engineering, structures design & engineering, supply chain engineering, test engineering, and more. #J-18808-Ljbffr jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard