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Spring 2027 Business Operations Internship/Co-op

CompanySpaceXAI
LocationPalo Alto
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will work closely with mentors to apply their knowledge and contribute to projects that have a significant impact on the company. They are expected to be hands-on, maintain a strong work ethic, and contribute directly to the organization's mission.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
20
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
SpaceXAIA deploys and orchestrates AI agents across space-scale systems. We build agentic systems that plan, coordinate, and execute across orbital and terrestrial infrastructure. Our work focuses on autonomous operations, systems orchestration, and human-in-the-loop governance for mission-critical environments spanning space and Earth.
About the Role

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

SpaceXAI seeks extraordinary students to join us for Spring 2027 business operations roles. As an 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. If you’ve demonstrated a commitment to academic success and motivation to apply your knowledge outside of the classroom, you are a great candidate! 

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. This includes Grok, the frontier AI model for everything you need, trained on the world's largest supercluster, and developing Starmind, a new constellation of satellites capturing solar energy in space to power low-cost, high-performance AI compute for Earth. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree or graduate program
  • 3+ months experience in corporate and business functions (data analysis, finance, human resources, IT, government affairs, legal, advertising, and sales is applicable) 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • GPA of 3.5 or above
  • Strong interpersonal skills (examples: leading a student organization or working successfully in teams)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with different groups and teams
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
  • Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Able to work full time, onsite for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning in January or March 2027

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Business Operations Intern/Freshman/Sophomore: $24.50 USD per hour    
Business Operations Intern/Junior/Senior: $25 USD per hour 
Business Operations Intern/Completed Bachelor's: $25 USD per hour 
Business Operations Intern/Completed Master's: $26 USD per hour 

Your salary will be determined by academic level. Hourly pay is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXAI. 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.

SpaceXAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

Key Skills
Data analysisFinanceHuman resourcesITGovernment affairsLegalAdvertisingSalesCommunication skillsAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingAttention to detailCross-functional collaborationInitiativePrioritization
Categories
Management & LeadershipAdministrativeData & AnalyticsFinance & AccountingHuman Resources
Benefits
Relocation stipendMedical coverage401(k) retirement plan