New Grad Security Software Engineer - Starlink

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

Comprehensive medical coverage

Paid parental leave

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a NEW GRADUATE ENGINEER, SOFTWARE SECURITY for the Starlink program. You will influence the security of software across space and terrestrial systems, designing secure, defensible software from the ground up.

Ideal candidates possess cross-disciplinary skills in security, OS-level hardening, and cryptography. Responsibilities include building security infrastructure, implementing features across routers, gateways, and satellites, and collaborating with teams to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or another STEM discipline.
• Experience with one or more software development languages (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 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 SpaceX's mission of providing secure and reliable Internet to underserved communities.

Skills

Python

C++

Golang

Applied cryptography

Network security

OS security

Incident response

TPMs/HSMs

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Graduating in 2026 or 2027

Tools

TPMs

HSMs

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a NEW GRADUATE ENGINEER, SOFTWARE SECURITY for the Starlink program. You will influence the security of software across space and terrestrial systems, designing secure, defensible software from the ground up.

Ideal candidates possess cross-disciplinary skills in security, OS-level hardening, and cryptography. Responsibilities include building security infrastructure, implementing features across routers, gateways, and satellites, and collaborating with teams to improve