Starlink-Scale Security Software Engineer

Spacex; Bastrop (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a security-focused engineer to help safeguard Starlink and terrestrial systems. You will design and implement security infrastructure, including cryptographic services, across satellites, gateways, and ground systems.

The role emphasizes developing security features, maintaining production systems, and shaping factory processes to ensure secure, reliable Internet access worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or STEM, or 2+ years security software development experience.
• Experience with one or more programming languages (Python, C++, Golang).
• Experience designing security solutions for OS, distributed systems, or large-scale infra.

Responsibilities

• Design and build security infrastructure for Starlink, including cryptographic services and security-critical components.
• Develop security features for Starlink systems, including router, dish, gateways, and satellites.
• Incorporate security into factory processes and provide network services to support this.
• Maintain production systems and improve security posture through implementation and guidance.
• Create prototypes and identify, design, and test security improvements.
• Advance our mission of providing secure and reliable Internet globally.

Skills

Python

C++

Golang

Security design

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or STEM

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a security-focused engineer to help safeguard Starlink and terrestrial systems. You will design and implement security infrastructure, including cryptographic services, across satellites, gateways, and ground systems.

The role emphasizes developing security features, maintaining production systems, and shaping factory processes to ensure secure, reliable Internet access worldwide.