Embedded Security Engineer – Starlink Systems

SpaceX_Global; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in the United States is hiring an Embedded Security Engineer for Starlink. You will influence security across software and hardware, designing cryptographic services and security features for the router, dish, gateways, and infrastructure.

The role requires hands-on development in Python, C++, or Golang, and experience with OS security, TPMs/HSMs, and incident response. You will collaborate with multiple teams to raise the security posture and help deliver secure, reliable Internet to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in CS/ STEM or 2+ years security software dev experience in lieu.
• Experience with Python, C++, or Golang for security work.
• Experience designing security solutions for OS, distributed systems, or large-scale infra

Responsibilities

• Design and build security infrastructure for Starlink, including cryptographic services
• Develop security features for Starlink networks (router, dish, gateways, satellites)
• Design security into factory processes and provide network services
• Maintain production systems and improve security posture
• Build prototypes and test security improvements
• Advance secure and reliable Internet to underserved communities

Skills

Applied cryptography

Network security

OS security

Secure boot

Incident response

Vulnerability research

Software engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

2+ years security software development

Tools

TPMs

HSMs

Job description

SpaceX in the United States is hiring an Embedded Security Engineer for Starlink. You will influence security across software and hardware, designing cryptographic services and security features for the router, dish, gateways, and infrastructure.

The role requires hands-on development in Python, C++, or Golang, and experience with OS security, TPMs/HSMs, and incident response. You will collaborate with multiple teams to raise the security posture and help deliver secure, reliable Internet to