Spring 2027 Software Engineering Internship/Co-op

About the Role

SpaceX seeks extraordinary students for Software Engineering Internship/Co-op roles in Spring 2027. Interns will work closely with mentors on impactful projects, applying knowledge and growing skills. Optional social and professional events will be available for networking.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge and grow skills on projects with significant impact.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree or graduate program.
• 3+ months of software programming or development experience.
• Software coding experience in one or more of the following: C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python.
• Applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) Refugee, or (iv) Asylee.
• Able to work full time, onsite for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning in January or March 2027.
• Able to provide own transportation for positions at Brownsville, Cape Canaveral, and McGregor locations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to academic success and motivation to apply knowledge outside the classroom.
• Smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• GPA of 3.5 or above.
• 6+ months experience developing and deploying software used on real-world applications and projects.
• Strong fundamental knowledge of computer architecture and networks.
• Experience with software documentation, creating system diagrams, and enumerating software requirements.
• Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing.
• Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., leading a student organization, 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.

Internship Locations

• Bastrop, TX
• Brownsville, TX
• Cape Canaveral, FL
• Hawthorne (Los Angeles), CA
• Irvine, CA
• McGregor (Waco), TX
• Palo Alto, CA
• Redmond (Seattle), WA

Compensation And Benefits

• Pay Range:
• Software Engineering Intern/Freshman/Sophomore: $30.00/hour
• Software Engineering Intern/Junior/Senior: $34.00/hour
• Software Engineering Intern/Completed Bachelor's: $36.00/hour
• Software Engineering Intern/Completed Master's: $38.00/hour
• Software Engineering Intern/Completed PhD: $40.00/hour
• Salary determined by academic level.
• May be eligible for a stipend to subsidize relocation costs.
• Access to comprehensive medical coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Opportunity to attend presentations from company leaders.
• Access to social and networking events.
• Access to professional and personal development trainings.
• Eligible for paid company holidays (10 or more per year).