New Grad Software Security Engineer (Secure Systems)

SpaceX Corp.; Hawthorne (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement plan (401k)

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a New Graduate Engineer, Software Security for Starlink, class of 2026/2027. You will design and build security features for starlink software and hardware ecosystems, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to harden operating systems, networking, and boot processes.

The role emphasizes hands-on development in Python, C++, or Golang, with a focus on cryptography, security posture, and vulnerability detection.

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.

Skills

Python

C++

Golang

Software security

Operating systems security

Network security

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or another STEM discipline

Tools

Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs)

Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a New Graduate Engineer, Software Security for Starlink, class of 2026/2027. You will design and build security features for starlink software and hardware ecosystems, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to harden operating systems, networking, and boot processes.

The role emphasizes hands-on development in Python, C++, or Golang, with a focus on cryptography, security posture, and vulnerability detection.