Summer 2026 Engineering Internship/Co-op jobs in United States
cer-icon
Apply on Employer Site
company-logo

SpaceX · 1 month ago

Summer 2026 Engineering Internship/Co-op

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration, aiming to enable human life on Mars. They are seeking extraordinary students for engineering internships in Summer 2026, where interns will work closely with mentors and contribute to impactful projects.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
check
Growth Opportunities
badNo H1BnoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Work closely with your mentor and other employees to apply your knowledge and grow your skills on projects that have a significant impact
Network with other interns and employees through optional social and professional events

Qualification

Engineering degreeApplied engineering experienceAboveTechnical skills applicationTeam collaborationAdaptability

Required

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

Preferred

GPA of 3.5 or above
6+ months experience of application of technical skills outside of the classroom (examples: 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

Benefits

A stipend to subsidize relocation costs
Comprehensive medical coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Opportunity to attend presentations from company leaders
Social and networking events
Professional and personal development trainings
Paid company holidays

Company

SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$11.78B
Key Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
2025-12-12Secondary Market
2025-09-10Secondary Market
2025-08-13Secondary Market· $10M

Leadership Team

leader-logo
Bret Johnsen
CFO
linkedin
leader-logo
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
linkedin
Company data provided by crunchbase