Graduate Security Software Engineer — Space & Satellite Systems

Spacex; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a NEW GRADUATE ENGINEER, SOFTWARE SECURITY for Starlink to help design and secure the world's leading satellite internet system. You will contribute to security across space and ground systems, including software, hardware interfaces, and process security.

Ideal candidates have strong software development skills (Python/C++/Golang), cryptography and network/security experience, and are graduating in 2026 or 2027.

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

OS security

Secure/Authenticated boot

Incident response

Vulnerability research

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or STEM

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a NEW GRADUATE ENGINEER, SOFTWARE SECURITY for Starlink to help design and secure the world's leading satellite internet system. You will contribute to security across space and ground systems, including software, hardware interfaces, and process security.

Ideal candidates have strong software development skills (Python/C++/Golang), cryptography and network/security experience, and are graduating in 2026 or 2027.