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Sr. Sensor Development Engineer (starship)

Location: Hawthorne, California
Work mode: On-site
Type: full time
Listed: Jul 1, 2026

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[ About this role ]

SpaceX is seeking a Senior Sensor Development Engineer for their Starship program in Hawthorne, California. This role involves designing, building, and testing innovative sensing solutions, specifically characterizing and developing integrated navigation sensors like accelerometers and gyroscopes.

Skills and focus areas

sensor development
inertial sensors
accelerometers
gyroscopes
python
c/c++
sensor calibration
component qualification testing
hardware upgrades
software upgrades
environmental testing
thermal testing

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