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Summer 2025 Business Operations Internship/Co-op

Posted on 9/4/2024

SpaceX

SpaceX

10,001+ employees

Designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft

Hardware
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$21 - $26Hourly

+ Stipend for relocation costs + Medical coverage + 401(k) retirement plan + Paid company holidays

Washington, USA + 3 more

US Citizenship Required

Category
Project Management
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree or graduate degree program by the start of employment
  • 3+ months experience in corporate and business functions (data analysis, finance, human resources, IT, government affairs, legal, and supply chain management is applicable)
  • 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.
  • Able to work full time, onsite for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning in May or June 2025
  • Able to provide own transportation for positions at Brownsville, Cape Canaveral, and McGregor locations
Responsibilities
  • 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.

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft, primarily serving the commercial spaceflight market. Their main products include the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, which are used for launching satellites, and the Dragon spacecraft, which transports cargo and crew to the International Space Station. SpaceX's unique approach includes the development of reusable rockets, which lowers the cost of space travel, making it more accessible to a variety of clients, including government agencies and private companies. Additionally, they are working on the Starlink project, a satellite internet constellation aimed at providing global broadband coverage. SpaceX's goal is to revolutionize space technology and enable human life on other planets.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$9.2B

Headquarters

Hawthorne, California

Founded

2002

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

40%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • SpaceX's pioneering technology and ambitious projects, like Mars colonization, offer employees the chance to work on groundbreaking and historic missions.
  • The company's move to Texas could provide new opportunities for growth and development in a business-friendly environment.
  • SpaceX's continuous innovation, such as the development of the Starship vehicle, positions it as a leader in the aerospace industry.

What critics are saying

  • Recent technical failures, such as the Falcon 9 engine issues, could impact SpaceX's reliability and client trust.
  • The relocation to Texas may lead to operational disruptions and potential talent retention challenges.

What makes SpaceX unique

  • SpaceX's development of reusable rockets significantly reduces the cost of space travel, setting it apart from traditional aerospace companies.
  • The Starlink project aims to provide global broadband coverage, creating a new revenue stream and expanding SpaceX's market reach beyond just space launches.
  • SpaceX's ability to serve a diverse range of clients, from government agencies to private enterprises, showcases its versatility and broad market appeal.

Benefits

Benefits and Perks - Our employees’ well-being is important to us and essential to our capacity to do extraordinary things. We offer a wide variety of programs to support the health, wellness, and financial security of our employees and their families.