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SpaceX · 1 month ago

Summer 2026 Silicon Hardware Engineering Internship/Co-op

Flexible - Any SpaceX Site

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$30/hr - $40/hr

0+ years exp

Start in 2026 Summer

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. They are seeking extraordinary students for silicon hardware engineering internships in Summer 2026, where interns will work closely with mentors and cross-disciplinary teams on custom in-house silicon and hardware projects.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work closely with your mentor and other world-class cross-disciplinary teams (systems, firmware, architecture, design, validation, product engineering, ASIC implementation)

Apply your knowledge and grow your skills, working on our custom in-house silicon and hardware that is deployed on-orbit, in space

Network with other interns and employees through optional social and professional events

Qualification

Chip designC/C++VerilogVHDLPythonCircuit designLogic designFormal methodsTiming analysisSynthesisInterpersonal skillsTeamworkInitiativeEffective communication

Required

Must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree or graduate program by the start of employment

3+ months of software development, hardware engineering, or chip design/development 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

Able to work full time, onsite for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning in May or June 2026