Senior Embedded Security Engineer — Satellite Internet

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, Texas is seeking a Sr. Embedded Security Engineer to influence security across Starlink software and hardware stack.

You will prioritize cryptographic services and security-critical components while collaborating with multiple engineering teams to deliver hardened solutions for satellites, gateways, and user equipment. The role requires strong experience in security software development and cryptography, with demonstrated ability to work across OS, distributed systems, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related STEM discipline with 5+ years of security software development experience, or 7+ years without a degree.
• Experience with Python, C++, or Golang.
• Experience designing security for OS, distributed systems, or large-scale infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design and build security infrastructure for Starlink, including cryptographic services and other security-critical services.
• 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 direct implementation and recommendations to other teams.
• Build prototypes and help identify, design, and test security improvements.
• Further SpaceX's mission of providing secure and reliable Internet to underserved communities.

Skills

Security software

Python

C++

Golang

Cryptography

Network security

Operating system security

Incident response

Vulnerability research

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

Advanced degree

Tools

TPM

HSM

Security hardware

Job description

SpaceX in Bastrop, Texas is seeking a Sr. Embedded Security Engineer to influence security across Starlink software and hardware stack.

You will prioritize cryptographic services and security-critical components while collaborating with multiple engineering teams to deliver hardened solutions for satellites, gateways, and user equipment. The role requires strong experience in security software development and cryptography, with demonstrated ability to work across OS, distributed systems, and