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Sr. AI Engineer, Special Programs - Top Secret Clearance

SpaceX · Washington, DC

Posted about 3 months ago · $220,000.00 - $350,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
88 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 88 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
2362 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
Hiring momentum
3062 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-30

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.

About this role

As a Sr. AI Engineer for Special Programs at SpaceX, you will be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing AI solutions for U.S. federal agencies. This role involves collaborating with various teams to deliver impactful projects while ensuring compliance with safety and ethical standards, as well as enhancing AI model performance and developing internal tools for secure environments.

Our read on this posting4.2out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, computer engineering, physics, or data science
  • 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience building scalable systems, APIs, or AI/ML applications
  • Active Top-Secret or Top-Secret SCI clearance

Nice to have

  • Demonstrated success working with government agencies, DoD, or federal contractors on AI, software, or data projects
  • 6+ years of software engineering experience, ideally in environments requiring high reliability or security
  • Expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and secure AI-driven solutions
  • Proven experience implementing AI or machine learning products with APIs, back-end systems, and front-end interfaces
  • Proficiency in Python and/or TypeScript

What you get

  • Pay range: $220,000.00 - $350,000.00 per year
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives, including company stock and bonuses
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance

Worth weighing

  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
  • 20% travel may be required to government sites

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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-30. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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