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

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA

Posted about 3 months ago · $100,000.00 - $115,000.00

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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 Mission Integration Engineer for AI at SpaceX, you will develop and enhance core applications for mission-critical AI solutions within the Starshield program. Your role involves collaborating cross-functionally to create full-stack solutions, prototyping key design concepts, and ensuring the deployment of scalable AI content interaction systems. You will also be responsible for the entire software development lifecycle, from identifying core needs to production rollout.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
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, 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

Nice to have

  • Professional experience developing web services and distributed applications across cloud and on-premise networks
  • Professional experience developing within Linux server environments, SSH, scripting, and configuration
  • Experience with Kubernetes or similar container orchestration frameworks
  • Experience with Model Context Protocol or large model content interaction systems
  • Experience with developing RAG pipelines, tool callers, and AI orchestration systems

What you get

  • Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 for Level I, $110,000.00 - $135,000.00 for Level II
  • 10% differential for those with an active clearance, up to an additional $20,000 annually
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives, company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

Worth weighing

  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
  • Aerospace experience is not required, which may indicate a diverse team but also a lack of industry-specific knowledge
  • Active clearance is required, which may limit the applicant pool

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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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