Fall 2026 Software Engineering Internship/Co-op

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree or graduate program by the start of employment
• 3+ months of software programming or development experience
• Software coding experience in one or more of the following: C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python
• 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.
• PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• GPA of 3.5 or above
• 6+ months experience developing and deploying software that has been used on real-world applications and projects
• Strong fundamental knowledge of computer architecture and networks
• Experience with software documentation, creating system diagrams, and enumerating software requirements
• Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization and unit testing
• Strong interpersonal skills (examples: leading a student organization or working successfully in 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 August or September 2026
• Able to provide own transportation for positions at Bastrop, Cape Canaveral, McGregor and Vandenberg locations
• COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
• Pay Range:
• Software Engineering Intern/Freshman/Sophomore: $30.00/hour
• Software Engineering Intern/Junior/Senior: $34.00/hour
• Software Engineering Intern/Completed Bachelor's: $36.00/hour
• Software Engineering Intern/Completed Master's: $38.00/hour
• Software Engineering Intern/Completed PhD: $40.00/hour
• TEAM DESCRIPTIONS:
• FALCON SOFTWARE: As a software engineering intern on the Falc

Benefits

Additional Information

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. FALL 2026 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP/CO-OP SpaceX seeks extraordinary students to join us for software engineering roles in Fall 2026. As a software 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. You'll also get to have some fun and network with other interns and employees through optional social and professional events. If you've demonstrated a commitment to academic success and motivation to apply your knowledge outside of the classroom, you are a great candidate! Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on a super inspiring mission. Internships are available with a variety of software engineering teams across the company at Bastrop, TX; Cape Canaveral, FL; Hawthorne (Los Angeles), CA; Irvine, CA; McGregor (Waco), TX; Redmond, WA; Starbase, TX and Sunnyvale, CA.

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