Workplace
On-site
Employment
Other
Published
Aug 11, 2026
Closes
No date supplied
The role
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.
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conduct environmental characterization or inertial sensors (accelerometers and gyroscopes) to ensure all performance and flight-worthiness requirements are met.
• Analyze test data and document results.
• Develop sensor calibration processes.
• Ensure timely production and delivery for vehicle integration.
• Conduct component qualification testing.
• Identify and implement hardware and software upgrades.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or Physics with 5+ years of professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience working on inertial sensors.
• Software development experience in Python and C/C++.
• Knowledge of various sensing technologies available and experience in testing, calibrating, and qualifying inertial navigation sensors.
• Familiarity with environmental testing (thermal, vibration, shock).
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Master of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or Physics
• 5+ years of experience working on inertial s
Requirements
Department: Starship Electronics