Graduate Security Software Engineer — Starlink

InvestedintheMission; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a NEW GRADUATE ENGINEER, SOFTWARE SECURITY for STARLINK. You will design and build security infrastructure for Starlink, developing security features for routers, dishes, gateways, and satellites while integrating security into factory processes.

Graduates in 2026 or 2027 with CS/STEM backgrounds are encouraged to apply, with opportunities across space-ground systems. Responsibilities include maintaining production systems, testing security improvements, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or another STEM discipline.
• Experience with one or more software languages (Python, C++, Golang).
• Experience designing security solutions for operating systems, distributed systems, or 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 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 implementation and recommendations.
• Build prototypes and help identify, design, and test security improvements.
• Further our mission of providing secure and reliable Internet to underserved communities.

Skills

Python

C++

Golang

Network security

OS security

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 STARLINK. You will design and build security infrastructure for Starlink, developing security features for routers, dishes, gateways, and satellites while integrating security into factory processes.

Graduates in 2026 or 2027 with CS/STEM backgrounds are encouraged to apply, with opportunities across space-ground systems. Responsibilities include maintaining production systems, testing security improvements, and collaborating with