Senior Embedded Security Engineer - Satellite Internet

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Redmond, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, Vision, Dental

401(k) and retirement

Paid vacation & holidays

Shuttle service

Job summary

SpaceX in Redmond, WA seeks a Sr. Embedded Security Engineer to influence security across Starlink products, from cryptographic services to OS and system-level protections.

You will design, implement, and test security features for routers, gateways, and satellites while collaborating with multiple engineering teams. The role requires strong security software background, experience with languages like Python/C++/Go, and the ability to navigate complex systems in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or STEM with 5+ years in security software development, or 7+ years without a degree.
• Proficient in Python, C++, or Go for security software development.
• Experience designing security for OS, distributed systems, or large-scale infra.

Responsibilities

• Design and build security infrastructure for Starlink, including cryptographic services.
• Develop security features for Starlink systems: router, dish, gateways, satellites.
• Incorporate security into factory processes and provide network services.
• Maintain production systems and improve security posture via implementation and guidance.
• Build prototypes and test security improvements.
• Advance secure and reliable Internet access for communities.

Skills

Embedded security

Python

C++

Golang

Security software design

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or STEM

Advanced degree in technical field

Tools

TPMs

HSMs

Job description

SpaceX in Redmond, WA seeks a Sr. Embedded Security Engineer to influence security across Starlink products, from cryptographic services to OS and system-level protections.

You will design, implement, and test security features for routers, gateways, and satellites while collaborating with multiple engineering teams. The role requires strong security software background, experience with languages like Python/C++/Go, and the ability to navigate complex systems in a fast-paced environment.