Sr. Sensor Development Engineer (Starship)

The Sensor Development team designs, builds, and tests innovative sensing solutions that are critical to making life on Mars possible. This Senior Sensor Development Engineer will work on this highly interdisciplinary team to characterize navigation sensors, such as accelerometers and gyroscopes, and develop and maintain integrated solutions.

- Conduct environmental characterization or inertial sensors (accelerometers and gyroscopes) to ensure all performance and flight-worthiness requirements are met.

- Ensure timely production and delivery for vehicle integration.

- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or Physics with 5+ years of professional experience.

- Knowledge of various sensing technologies available and experience in testing, calibrating, and qualifying inertial navigation sensors.

- Familiarity with environmental testing (thermal, vibration, shock).

- Master of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or Physics

- Extensive knowledge of navigation-grade inertial sensors (gyroscopes, accelerometers) from design through test.

- Proven track record of successful product ownership and teamwork in fast-paced environments.

- Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.

You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.