Mission Integration Engineer, AI (Starshield)

52 minutes ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Software Development
SpaceX

SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the aim of revolutionizing space technology and enabling human life on other planets.

Aerospace & Defense
10K-50K
Founded 2002

Description

  • Develop full-stack solutions for scalable AI content interaction systems and user applications.
  • Build prototypes to validate design concepts and quantify technical constraints.
  • Design and build LLM-powered software for government and enterprise use cases.
  • Improve model performance through system prompt tuning or fine-tuning.
  • Identify pain points and scope product specifications for mission-critical applications.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver end-to-end products.
  • Take software from initial requirements through prototyping, development, testing, production rollout, and ongoing support.
  • Create immersive earth observation experiences for users in office and field environments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, physics, mathematics, or an engineering discipline.
  • Professional experience developing Python applications.
  • Experience with JavaScript libraries such as React, Angular, and/or Redux.
  • Professional experience developing web services and distributed applications across cloud and on-premise networks (preferred).
  • Professional experience in Linux server environments, including SSH, scripting, and configuration (preferred).
  • Experience with Kubernetes or similar container orchestration frameworks (preferred).
  • Experience with Model Context Protocol or large model content interaction systems (preferred).
  • Experience developing RAG pipelines, tool callers, and AI orchestration systems (preferred).
  • Experience with vector databases or highly performant databases (preferred).
  • Experience with image data processing and machine learning (preferred).
  • Experience with graphics-intensive web application development (preferred).
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
  • Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance.
  • Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements as a U.S. citizen/national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or otherwise eligible for required U.S. Department of State authorization.
  • May be subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing if working on sensitive SpaceX missions.

Benefits

  • Base salary of $100,000-$115,000 per year for Level I or $110,000-$135,000 per year for Level II.
  • 10% clearance differential, up to an additional $20,000 annually, once officially briefed into a classified program.
  • Potential long-term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards.
  • Potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to buy additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan, short- and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays per year, and paid sick leave.
  • Various other discounts and perks.

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