SpaceX is actively recruiting software engineering interns for its Fall 2026 cohort across multiple sites in the United States. Whether you want to work on flight software for Falcon rockets, Starlink satellite internet, Dragon crewed spacecraft, or the next-generation Starship, SpaceX offers one of the most impactful internship programs in the world. Aerospace experience is not required — SpaceX seeks curious, driven engineers who love solving hard problems.
Key Details
- Position: Fall 2026 Software Engineering Internship/Co-op
- Start Date: August or September 2026 (minimum 12 consecutive weeks, full-time, on-site)
- Compensation: $30/hr (Freshman/Sophomore) · $34/hr (Junior/Senior) · $36/hr (Completed Bachelor’s) · $38/hr (Completed Master’s) · $40/hr (Completed PhD); possible relocation stipend; medical coverage; 401(k); 10+ paid holidays
- Teams Available: Application Software, Dragon Software, Falcon Software, GNC, Starlink Software, Starship Software, Starshield, Product Security, Silicon Engineering
- Locations: Hawthorne (Los Angeles) CA · Cape Canaveral FL · Bastrop TX · McGregor TX · Redmond WA · Starbase TX · Irvine CA · Sunnyvale CA
- Basic Qualifications: Enrolled in bachelor’s or graduate program; 3+ months software experience; proficiency in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python; must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (ITAR requirement)
- Application: Rolling basis — apply as soon as possible at SpaceX Careers
SpaceX internships are renowned for their depth and real-world impact — interns write production code and contribute directly to mission-critical systems. If you are a motivated student who wants to accelerate humanity’s journey to becoming a multi-planetary species while building elite engineering skills, this is your opportunity.
Always verify deadlines and details on the official SpaceX website before applying.