Fall 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.

Space

X 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 Space

X 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.

Space

X 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Able to work full time, onsite for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning in August or September 2026.
• Able to provide own transportation for positions at Bastrop, Cape Canaveral, McGregor, and Vandenberg locations.

Engineering Intern/Freshman/Sophomore: $28.00/hour. Engineering Intern/Junior/Senior: $30.00/hour.

Pay is just one part of your total rewards package  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. Space

X offers 10 or more paid holidays per year.

• 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.

Space

X is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Space

X 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 Space

X'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.

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