Spring 2027 Software Engineer Intern — Real-World Impact

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Networking events

Professional development trainings

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking extraordinary students for Spring 2027 Software Engineering Internship/Co-op. You will work closely with a mentor, applying classroom knowledge to real projects with significant impact on SpaceX programs. Interns participate in social and professional events and gain exposure to multiple software domains across SpaceX sites.

Applicants should be enrolled in a bachelor's or graduate program, with 3+ months of software experience and U.S. eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree or graduate program.
• 3+ months of software programming or development experience.
• U.S. citizen/national, permanent resident, refugee or asylee per ITAR eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Work on software projects under mentorship with SpaceX engineers.
• Collaborate with software teams across the company on real projects.
• Apply knowledge to aerospace software problems and contribute to team goals.

Skills

GPA 3.5+

Real-world software

Computer architecture

Software documentation

Debugging & performance

Team collaboration

Initiative & self-motivation

Education

Enrollment in bachelor’s or graduate program

Job description

SpaceX is seeking extraordinary students for Spring 2027 Software Engineering Internship/Co-op. You will work closely with a mentor, applying classroom knowledge to real projects with significant impact on SpaceX programs. Interns participate in social and professional events and gain exposure to multiple software domains across SpaceX sites.

Applicants should be enrolled in a bachelor's or graduate program, with 3+ months of software experience and U.S. eligibility.