Summer 2027 Civil​/Structural Engineering Internship

Summer 2027 Civil/Structural Engineering Internship

Flexible - Any SpaceX Site

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.

SpaceX seeks extraordinary students to join us for silicon hardware 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.

• 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.

• 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, SAP
  2000, 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

• 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 Cape Canaveral

Pay Range:

Your salary will be determined by academic level. Pay is just one part of your total rewards package  may also be eligible for a stipend to subsidize relocation costs, as well as access to our comprehensive medical coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan. Students joining SpaceX through our internship program will receive the opportunity to attend 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.

• DRAGON:
  The Dragon spacecraft is capable of carrying up to 7 passengers to and from Earth orbit, and beyond. It is the only spacecraft currently flying that is capable of returning significant amounts of cargo to Earth and is the first private spacecraft to take humans to the space station.
• 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.
• STARSHIP:
  
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