Product Security Engineer

Astranis Space Technologies Corp.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Healthcare

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible PTO

On-site catered meals

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. is seeking a Product Security Engineer to build and secure our web applications and services. You will embed security into the software development lifecycle, from design to deployment, focusing on Python and modern web stacks.

You will perform security code reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments, and guide engineers on secure coding practices. You will collaborate with teams, vendors, and partners to implement effective remediation strategies and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of software engineering with a focus on security.
• Experience with secure coding practices for web applications.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform security code reviews and penetration testing on web apps and services.
• Contribute to security initiatives and act as security champion within dev teams.
• Provide guidance to developers on secure coding practices.
• Collaborate with vendors and other engineers to implement remediation.
• Perform risk assessments to identify threats in applications and infrastructure.
• Work with development teams during design to build secure systems.
• Collaborate with software teams to design technical solutions addressing risks.

Skills

Security engineering

Python

Django/Flask/React

Threat modeling

Penetration testing

Secure coding practices

Web app security

Job description

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe - large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military.

With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization.

Astranis has raised over $1.2 billion from some of the world's best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Product Security Engineer

As a Product Security Engineer at Astranis, you are a software engineer with a passion for security, responsible for building and securing our web applications and services. Your role will involve embedding security into the software development lifecycle, from design to deployment. While your primary role is to build secure software in Python and modern web stacks, your expertise will be used to identify vulnerabilities, conduct security reviews, and help engineering teams raise the bar for security across the board.

Role

• Perform security code reviews and penetration testing on our web applications and services.
• Contribute to security initiatives and serve as a security champion within software development teams.
• Provide guidance and support to developers on implementing security measures and secure coding best practices.
• Collaborate with vendors, partners, and other Astranis software engineers to implement effective remediation strategies.
• Perform risk assessments to identify and prioritize threats in our applications and infrastructure.
• Work with development teams during the design phase to build secure systems and ensure our products are implemented to a high security standard.
• Collaborate with software development teams to design and implement technical solutions that address identified risks.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on security.
• Strong investigative, analytical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with secure coding practices for web applications.
• Software development experience and security expertise in Python and modern web frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask, React).
• Proven experience in threat modeling and security assessments for web applications.
• Proficiency in software development, including auditing and writing secure code.
• Strong knowledge of security best practices, common vulnerabilities, and frameworks.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

What we offer:

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Base pay is just one component of Astranis's total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.

Base Salary

$130,000 — $215,000 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Our mission and products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger.