Graduate Security Software Engineer (Crypto & Network)

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

Paid parental leave

3 weeks paid vacation

10+ paid holidays per year

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Security Software Engineer to strengthen Starshield's security stack across cryptographic services and security-critical components, including routers, gateways, and satellites. You will help design, implement, and test security features for space-based systems.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in CS or a STEM field and have experience in security software, OS or distributed systems, with familiarity with TPMs/HSMs; a Top Secret clearance is required or pursued after joining SpaceX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or another STEM discipline.
• Experience with one or more software development languages (i.e. Python, C++, Golang).
• Experience designing and implementing security solutions for operating systems, distributed systems, or other enterprise/large-scale infrastructure.
• Graduating in the class of 2026 or 2027.

Responsibilities

• Design and build security infrastructure for Starshield, including cryptographic services and other security-critical services.
• Develop security features for Starshield 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 both direct implementation and recommendations to other teams.
• Build prototypes and help identify, design, and test security improvements.

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Security Software Engineer to strengthen Starshield's security stack across cryptographic services and security-critical components, including routers, gateways, and satellites. You will help design, implement, and test security features for space-based systems.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in CS or a STEM field and have experience in security software, OS or distributed systems, with familiarity with TPMs/HSMs; a Top Secret clearance is required or pursued after joining SpaceX.