Fall 2025 Graduate Engineer

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, actively working on reusable rockets and spacecraft for space exploration.
Bastrop, TX 78602, USABrownsville, TX, USACape Canaveral, FL 32920, USA
$83,200 - $100,100
Backend
Entry-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
0.5+ years of experience
Space

Description For Fall 2025 Graduate Engineer

SpaceX is seeking Graduate Engineers to work on cutting-edge aerospace challenges across multiple programs. As a Graduate Engineer, you'll have the same responsibilities as full-time engineers, working on creative solutions to real aerospace problems.

The role spans across various engineering teams in design, manufacturing, and operations. You'll be working on revolutionary programs like Dragon (the most advanced human-rated spacecraft), Falcon (reusable launch vehicles), Starlink (world's largest satellite constellation), Starshield (national security focused satellite program), and Starship (fully reusable transportation system for interplanetary travel).

Key responsibilities include:

  • Working on creative solutions to real aerospace challenges
  • Being an integral part of engineering teams
  • Contributing to technical projects with real impact
  • Collaborating with technicians, engineers, and managers

The position offers competitive compensation based on academic level:

  • Graduate Engineer/Completed Bachelor's: $83,200/year
  • Graduate Engineer/Completed Master's: $91,000/year
  • Graduate Engineer/Completed PhD: $100,100/year

Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, possible relocation stipend, professional development opportunities, and paid company holidays. The role requires working onsite for minimum 12 consecutive weeks starting August/September 2025.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a company at the forefront of space technology, working on projects that will shape humanity's future in space exploration. You'll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge aerospace technology while contributing to SpaceX's ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

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Responsibilities For Fall 2025 Graduate Engineer

  • Work on creative solutions to real aerospace challenges
  • Contribute as an integral part of the engineering team
  • Collaborate with technicians, other engineers, and managers
  • Work effectively in a dynamic professional setting

Requirements For Fall 2025 Graduate Engineer

  • Enrolled in a graduate program by the start of employment and holds a bachelor's degree in engineering, physics or math discipline
  • 6+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable)
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee
  • Able to work full time, onsite for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning in August or September 2025
  • Able to provide own transportation for positions at certain locations

Benefits For Fall 2025 Graduate Engineer

401k
Medical Insurance
  • Comprehensive medical coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Relocation stipend (eligible)
  • Professional development training
  • Paid company holidays
  • Social and networking events
  • Company leader presentations

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