Summer 2026 Graduate Engineer jobs in United States
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SpaceX · 2 months ago

Summer 2026 Graduate Engineer

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. As a Graduate Engineer, you will tackle real aerospace challenges and work alongside full-time engineers, contributing to various engineering teams across the company.

AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
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Responsibilities

Working on creative solutions to real aerospace challenges
Being an integral part of the team

Qualification

Engineering degreeApplied engineering experienceAboveTechnical skills applicationDynamic work environmentTeam collaboration

Required

6+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable)
Enrolled in a graduate program by the start of employment and holds a bachelor's degree in engineering, physics or math discipline
Applicant for this graduate engineer 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
9+ 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

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
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2025-08-13Secondary Market· $10M

Leadership Team

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Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
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Bret Johnsen
CFO
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