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# Sr. AI Engineer, Special Programs at SpaceX

Department: Starshield AI EngineeringEducation: education_required

Compensation

$220,000 – $350,000/yr

**Location**
: Washington, District of Columbia

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: senior

**Posted**
: May 21, 2026

## Description

SpaceX is hiring a Senior AI Engineer, Special Programs to design, build, and optimize integrations between frontier AI models and government systems, develop custom SDKs, APIs, developer tools, and documentation, and partner with agency stakeholders to deliver production-grade solutions. The role requires a computer science or STEM degree or equivalent experience, at least five years of software engineering experience, strong Python proficiency, and a Top Secret Security Clearance. It offers a base salary of $220,000 to $350,000 per year, along with medical, vision, dental, retirement, disability, life, paid leave, and other benefits.

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