Summer 2027 Business Operations Internship/Co-op

Maven Ventures; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Job summary

SpaceXAI seeks extraordinary students for Summer 2027 Business Operations internships in Palo Alto, onsite. Interns work closely with a mentor on high-impact projects, applying classroom knowledge to real-world business functions across data analysis, finance, HR, IT, and more.

Candidates should be enrolled in a bachelor’s or graduate program with a GPA of 3.5+, and demonstrate strong teamwork, communication, and analytical skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s or graduate program.
• 3+ months experience in corporate/ business functions (data analysis, finance, HR, IT, government affairs, legal, advertising, and sales are applicable).
• GPA of 3.5 or above.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support business operations projects under a mentor.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to contribute to meaningful projects.
• Apply knowledge gained in academics to real-world business scenarios.

Job description

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands‑on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

SpaceXAI seeks extraordinary students to join us for Summer 2027 business operations roles. As an intern, you will work closely with your mentor and other employees who will help you apply your knowledge and grow your skills on projects that have a significant impact. If you’ve demonstrated a commitment to academic success and motivation to apply your knowledge outside of the classroom, you are a great candidate!

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. This includes Grok, the frontier AI model for everything you need, trained on the world’s largest supercluster, and developing Starmind, a new constellation of satellites capturing solar energy in space to power low‑cost, high‑performance AI compute for Earth.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree or graduate program
• 3+ months experience in corporate and business functions (data analysis, finance, human resources, IT, government affairs, legal, advertising, and sales is applicable)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• GPA of 3.5 or above
• Strong interpersonal skills (examples: leading a student organization or working successfully in teams)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with different groups and 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work full time, onsite for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning in May or June 2027

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Business Operations Intern/Freshman/Sophomore: $24.50 USD per hour Business Operations Intern/Junior/Senior: $25 USD per hour Business Operations Intern/Completed Bachelor’s: $25.50 USD per hour Business Operations Intern/Completed Master’s: $26 USD per hour

Your salary will be determined by academic level. Hourly pay is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXAI. You 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.

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