Embedded Security Engineer - Secure Starlink Infrastructure

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP

Bastrop (TX)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

SpaceX in Texas seeks security software engineers to design and build security infrastructure for Starlink, including cryptographic services and security‑critical components across routers, dishes, gateways and satellites. You will help secure production systems and advance the mission of providing reliable internet to underserved communities.

Required: bachelor's degree in CS or related field or 2+ years in security software development; experience with Python, C++, or Go; and experience

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field or 2+ years in security software development.
Experience with one or more software development languages (e.g., Python, C++, Golang).
Experience designing and implementing security solutions for OS or distributed systems or other enterprise/large-scale infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Design and build security infrastructure for Starlink, including cryptographic services and other security‑critical services
Develop security features for Starlink systems, including our router, dish, gateways, and satellites
Design security into factory processes and provide network services in support of this
Maintain existing production systems and improve security posture via direct implementation and recommendations to other teams
Build prototypes and help identify, design, and test security improvements
Further our mission of providing secure and reliable Internet to underserved communities