SpaceX
Embedded Security Engineer (Starlink)
About this role
SpaceX seeks an Embedded Security Engineer to design and implement security infrastructure for Starlink's satellite constellation and ground systems. You'll develop cryptographic services, secure boot mechanisms, and security features across routers, dishes, gateways, and satellites while maintaining production systems and improving overall security posture.
What you'll do
- Design and build security infrastructure including cryptographic services for Starlink systems
- Develop security features for routers, dishes, gateways, and satellites
- Design security into factory processes and provide supporting network services
- Maintain production systems and recommend security improvements to other teams
- Build prototypes and identify, design, and test security enhancements
- Support mission to deliver secure internet to underserved communities
What they're looking for
- Applied cryptography
- Network security
- Operating system security
- Secure/authenticated boot design
- Software development (Python, C++, Golang)
- Security hardware (TPMs, HSMs)
- TCP/IP and UDP protocol knowledge
- Incident response and vulnerability research
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SpaceX
SpaceX develops advanced spacecraft and satellite systems, including the Starshield government satellite constellation and Starfall re-entry cargo capsule for global delivery. The company is hiring engineers in avionics integration, software test automation, mechanical design, and hardware reliability to validate flight-critical systems and ensure mission success.
- Website
- spacex.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience designing cryptographic services or security infrastructure for large-scale systems.
- Tell us about a time you identified and resolved a security vulnerability in production—what was your approach?