The opportunity
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
What you'll do
Support the design, analysis, and development of Starship launch mount, tower, and test infrastructure
Perform structural, thermal, and fluids analysis to evaluate and optimize hardware designs
Contribute to fluid systems that handle cryogens and high-pressure gases for testing and launch operations
Collaborate with vehicle, software, and operations teams to ensure systems integrate and perform reliably
Participate in design reviews and help translate requirements into manufacturable hardware
Work hands-on with technicians to build, activate, and troubleshoot systems in a fast-paced environment
What they're looking for
- Assist with test planning, real-time operations support, and post-test data review
- Identify opportunities to improve reliability, reduce turnaround time, and increase launch rate
- Drive rapid iteration by applying engineering fundamentals to solve complex, real-world problems
- Graduating with a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in 2026 or 2027
