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Mission Integration Engineer, AI (Starshield) - Top Secret Clearance

AI summary of the role

This role builds mission-critical AI solutions for Starshield, SpaceX's government-focused satellite program.

No longer in the current catalog. Last included 2026-09-09. Check the employer’s posting for availability.

What you’ll do

  • Develop full-stack solutions to manage scalable AI content interaction systems with user applications
  • Develop prototypes to prove key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
  • Apply creativity to build an immersive earth observation experience for users whether they are in offices or in the field
  • See your software through from start-to-finish: from figuring out the core needs to prototyping, developing, and testing; to production rollout and beyond

What you’ll bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, physics, mathematics, or engineering discipline
  • Experience with Javascript libraries such as React, Angular, and/or Redux
  • Professional experience developing Python applications
  • Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance

Technologies

React · Angular · Redux · Python · Kubernetes · Model Context Protocol · RAG · Vector databases · Linux · SSH

About SpaceX

Builds reusable launch systems, spacecraft, and the Starlink satellite network to lower the cost of access to space while turning orbital infrastructure into a mass-market connectivity business.

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Internal deployment & tooling · Evidence for this classification:

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. MISSION INTEGRATION ENGINEER, AI (STARSHIELD) - TOP SECRET CLEARANCE Special Programs leverages technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. Starshield, within Special Programs, is designed for government use, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. The data applications team is building highly reliable mission-critical AI solutions supporting Starshield use-cases. You will drive the development and enhancement of core applications while collaborating cross-functionally to deliver end-to-end products. Aerospace experience is not required to
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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. MISSION INTEGRATION ENGINEER, AI (STARSHIELD) - TOP SECRET CLEARANCE Special Programs leverages technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. Starshield, within Special Programs, is designed for government use, with an initial focus on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. The data applications team is building highly reliable mission-critical AI solutions supporting Starshield use-cases. You will drive the development and enhancement of core applications while collaborating cross-functionally to deliver end-to-end products. Aerospace experience is not required to be successful here—we want our engineers to bring fresh ideas from all areas. We look for engineers who love solving problems and seek to make an impact on an inspiring mission. As we expand this team, we’re looking for versatile, motivated, and collaborative engineers. Our team is responsible for identifying pain points, scoping product specifications, and designing and building LLM-powered software for government or enterprise use cases. This role will enhance model performance through system p [... source excerpt omitted ...] for users whether they are in offices or in the field See your software through from start-to-finish: from figuring out the core needs to prototyping, developing, and testing; to production rollout and beyond BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, physics, mathematics, or engineering discipline Experience with Javascript libraries such as React, Angular, and/or Redux Professional experience developing Python applications PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Professional experience developing web services and distributed applications across cloud and on-premise networks Professional experience developing within Linux server environments, SSH, [... source excerpt omitted ...] or implementing highly performant databases Experience with image data processing and machine learning Experience with graphics-intensive web application development ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay Range: Mission Integration Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year. Mission Integration Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year. You

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