Security Software Engineer – Starshield Systems

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Security Software Engineer (Starshield) to influence the security of software across product lines. The role focuses on cryptographic services, secure boot, and defense against adversaries across Starshield hardware and software.

The candidate will design security into systems, work with TPM/HSM hardware, and collaborate with other teams to enhance the security posture of Starshield’s in-space networks and gateways.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or STEM, or 2+ years in security software development in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with one or more software languages (e.g., Python, C++, Golang).
• Experience designing and implementing security solutions for OS, distributed systems, or large-scale infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design and build security infrastructure for Starshield, including cryptographic services and other security-critical services.
• Develop security features for Starshield systems, including routers, dishes, 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 direct implementation and cross-team recommendations.
• Build prototypes and help identify, design, and test security improvements.

Skills

Software engineering

Applied cryptography

Network security

OS security

Secure boot

Incident response

Vulnerability research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or STEM

Tools

TPM/HSM hardware

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Security Software Engineer (Starshield) to influence the security of software across product lines. The role focuses on cryptographic services, secure boot, and defense against adversaries across Starshield hardware and software.

The candidate will design security into systems, work with TPM/HSM hardware, and collaborate with other teams to enhance the security posture of Starshield’s in-space networks and gateways.