Sr. Sensor Development Engineer (Starship) is open at SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA. The posting gives a salary of $140K - $205K. Posted on Jun 4, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
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…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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