Software Engineering Interns

SpaceXHawthorne, CA
Internship

17 days ago

Description

Job Title

SUMMER 2024 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP/CO-OP

Job Location

Flexible - Any SpaceX Site

Job Overview

SpaceX seeks extraordinary students to join us for software engineering roles in Summer 2024. 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.

Compensation

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

Your salary will be determined by academic level. Pay is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. 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. 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. Interns are also eligible for paid company holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with mentors and employees on impactful software engineering projects
  • Apply knowledge and grow skills in a collaborative team environment
  • Attend optional social and professional events to network with other interns and employees

Requirements

  • Must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree or graduate program
  • 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.

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Top majors

That get hired for this type of internship

  • Computer Science57%

  • Computer Engineering11%

  • Electrical And Electronics Engineering6%

  • Mathematics4%

  • Computer Software Engineering3%

  • 212 other majors16%

People who did this kind of internship end up at the following companies

  • Microsoft
  • Google
  • Amazon
  • Facebook
  • IBM
Estimated Monthly Living Expenses

For Hawthorne, CA | $5,264/mo

  • Housing/Rent$3,180

  • Miscellaneous$950

  • Food$486

  • Transportation$339

  • Utilities$309

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