Senior Sensor Engineer - Starship Inertial Navigation

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

3 weeks of paid vacation

10 or more paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP in Hawthorne, CA is looking for a Senior Sensor Development Engineer to design, build, and test advanced sensing solutions crucial for future Mars exploration. You will characterize navigation sensors and collaborate with a highly skilled team.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience with inertial sensors, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field, and proficiency in Python and C/C++. This role requires innovation and a commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in a related field.
• Experience working on inertial sensors.
• Good documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental characterization of inertial sensors.
• Analyze test data and document results.
• Develop sensor calibration processes.
• Identify and implement hardware and software upgrades.

Skills

Inertial sensors experience

Software development in Python

C/C++ programming

Testing and calibration knowledge

Environmental testing familiarity

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or Physics

Master of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or Physics

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP in Hawthorne, CA is looking for a Senior Sensor Development Engineer to design, build, and test advanced sensing solutions crucial for future Mars exploration. You will characterize navigation sensors and collaborate with a highly skilled team.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience with inertial sensors, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field, and proficiency in Python and C/C++. This role requires innovation and a commitment to excellence.