Graduate Security Software Engineer — Secure Systems & Networking

Spacex; Bastrop (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a New Graduate Engineer, Software Security for the Starlink program in Bastrop, TX. The role focuses on building secure software across satellite and ground infrastructure, including cryptography, OS security, and threat detection.

Graduates joining in 2026/2027 will work with experienced engineers to implement security features, improve production systems, and help ensure safe, reliable Internet access for users worldwide.

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 critical infrastructure for Starlink
• 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 both 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

Skills

Software engineering

Applied cryptography

Network security

Operating system security

Secure/Authenticated boot

Incident response and adversary detec

Vulnerability research

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or STEM

Tools

TPMs

HSMs

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a New Graduate Engineer, Software Security for the Starlink program in Bastrop, TX. The role focuses on building secure software across satellite and ground infrastructure, including cryptography, OS security, and threat detection.

Graduates joining in 2026/2027 will work with experienced engineers to implement security features, improve production systems, and help ensure safe, reliable Internet access for users worldwide.