Software Engineering Fall Internship

About SpaceX

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (doing business as SpaceX) is an American spacecraft manufacturer, space launch provider, and satellite communications corporation headquartered in Hawthorne, California. SpaceX was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk, to reduce space transportation costs to enable the colonization of Mars. SpaceX manufactures the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launch vehicles, several rocket engines, Cargo Dragon, crew spacecraft, and Starlink communications satellites.

Your role

SpaceX seeks extraordinary students to join us for software engineering roles in Fall 2023. 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.

Training & development

Students joining SpaceX through our internship program will receive the opportunity to attend presentations from company leaders, social and networking events, as well as professional and personal development trainings.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements depending on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. The salary range for this position is between US$30 - US$40 per hour. As an employee, you'll also receive the following benefits:

• Family care resources
• Adoption assistance
• Parental leave
• Employee and Family Resource Program
• Financial Wellness programs
• Personal services and discounts

Career Progression

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. You’ll also get to have some fun and network with other interns and employees through optional social and professional events.

Work-Life Balance

The Work-Life Balance at SpaceX is rated an F putting it in the Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. 13% of SpaceX employees are satisfied with their work-life balance while 67% feel they are burnt out. A well-proportioned work-life balance is necessary to keep employees happy and productive.

Company Culture

SpaceX is actively developing technologies with the potential to change the course of life on Earth and beyond. SpaceX believes that hard work and innovative solutions result in big gains, so SpaceX prioritizes hiring top talent and cultivating a culture based on merit. From building SpaceX's interplanetary transport system to working with astronauts and deploying the SpaceX Starlink broadband internet system, all SpaceX employees directly contribute to making SpaceX's mission of making humanity multi-planetary a reality.

About You

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree or graduate program or within 6 months after graduation 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
• GPA of 3.5 or above
• 6+ months of 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

How to Apply

To apply for this position, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page.

Source

• boards.greenhouse.io
• comparably.com
• youtube.com