New Grad Security Software Engineer (Starshield)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Washington; On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

Medical, vision, dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a New Graduate Engineer, Security Software (Starshield) in Washington, DC. You will influence software security across product lines, with a focus on cryptographic services, secure boot, and network defenses for starshield systems.

The role targets new graduates (class of 2026/2027) with proficiency in Python, C++, or Golang, and a strong understanding of security design for modern systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or STEM field required.
• Experience with Python, C++, or Golang for software development.
• Graduating in 2026 or 2027 with strong security/software background.

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

Skills

Python

C++

Golang

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or another STEM discipline

Graduating in the class of 2026 or 2027

Advanced degree in a technical or engineering discipline

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a New Graduate Engineer, Security Software (Starshield) in Washington, DC. You will influence software security across product lines, with a focus on cryptographic services, secure boot, and network defenses for starshield systems.

The role targets new graduates (class of 2026/2027) with proficiency in Python, C++, or Golang, and a strong understanding of security design for modern systems.