New Graduate Engineer, Software Security - '26/'27 (Starlink)

United States Digital Space LLC; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

Comprehensive medical, vision, dental

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a New Graduate Engineer, Software Security for Starlink. You will help design and implement security for space and terrestrial systems, contributing to a global broadband constellation that enables secure, reliable connectivity.

Ideal candidates have a CS degree, exposure to Python, C++, or Golang, and experience designing security for OS and distributed systems. Graduating in 2026 or 2027, you’ll be part of a collaborative team working extended hours

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or another STEM discipline.
• Experience with one or more software development languages (e.g., Python, C++, Go).
• Experience designing and implementing security solutions for OS, distributed systems, or large-scale infrastructure.

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 through implementation and recommendations
• Build prototypes and help identify, design, and test security improvements
• Advance the mission of providing secure and reliable Internet to underserved communities

Skills

Software engineering

Applied cryptography

Network security

Operating system security

Secure/Authenticated boot

Incident response

Vulnerability research

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Job description

the company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

NEW GRADUATE ENGINEER, SOFTWARE SECURITY - '26/'27 (STARLINK)

At the company we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and serves millions of users worldwide. We design, build, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites and all of the space-ground infrastructure necessary for a constellation of that size.

As we scale the constellation to hundreds of thousands of satellites, and become a foundation of global connectivity both on earth (and in space), we are looking for excellent engineers to help us build secure, defensible systems from the ground up.

As a Security Software Engineer you will influence the security of software across our space and terrestrial systems. Ideally, you have notable skills in one or more of the following:

• Software engineering
• Applied cryptography
• Network security
• Operating system security
• Secure/Authenticated boot
• Incident response and adversary detection
• Vulnerability research

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

BASIC 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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Designing secure systems
• Experience contributing security improvements to complex systems
• Experience working with special purpose security hardware such as Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs) and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)
• Experienced in navigating large, complex, interactive systems
• Flexibility, communicating clearly, and establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with other engineering teams
• Ability to work both independently and in a team
• Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity and to learn new technologies quickly
• Advanced degree in a technical or engineering discipline

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:Level 1: $140,000.00 - $175,000.00Level 2: $160,000.00 - $210,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

• Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at the company.
• You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.
• You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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