Fall 2025 Graduate Engineer

SpaceX is at the forefront of space exploration, working towards making humanity a multi-planetary species with a focus on enabling human life on Mars. As a Fall 2025 Graduate Engineer at SpaceX, you'll have the unique opportunity to work on groundbreaking aerospace technologies across multiple innovative programs.

The role offers an exceptional opportunity to work on real-world aerospace challenges while taking on responsibilities equivalent to full-time engineers. You'll be joining various engineering teams across design, manufacturing, and operations at multiple locations throughout the United States. The position spans across major programs including Dragon (spacecraft), Falcon (reusable launch vehicles), Starlink (satellite internet), Starshield (national security), and Starship (interplanetary transport system).

What makes this role particularly exciting is the level of responsibility and hands-on experience you'll gain. You'll be working directly on SpaceX's mission-critical projects, contributing to the development of technologies that are literally pushing the boundaries of human space exploration. The company offers competitive compensation ranging from $83,200 to $100,100 per year based on academic level, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401(k), and relocation assistance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background with a bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics, and be enrolled in a graduate program by the start of employment. You should have at least 6 months of applied engineering experience, whether through internships, laboratory work, or personal projects. A GPA of 3.5 or above is preferred, demonstrating academic excellence and technical capability.

This is more than just a graduate position – it's an opportunity to be part of a team that's making history in space exploration. You'll work alongside some of the industry's best engineers, attend presentations from company leaders, and participate in professional development training. The role requires a minimum 12-week commitment starting in August or September 2025, with positions available across multiple locations including Hawthorne, Cape Canaveral, and other key SpaceX facilities.

If you're passionate about space technology, eager to take on significant technical challenges, and want to contribute to humanity's future in space, this role offers the perfect launching pad for your career. The position combines hands-on engineering work with the excitement of being at the cutting edge of space technology development.