SpaceX
Embedded Security Engineer (Starlink)
About this role
SpaceX seeks an Embedded Security Engineer to design and implement security infrastructure for the Starlink satellite constellation and ground systems. You'll develop cryptographic services, secure boot mechanisms, and security features across satellites, routers, dishes, and gateways while maintaining production systems and improving overall security posture.
What you'll do
- Design and build cryptographic services and security-critical infrastructure for Starlink systems
- Develop security features for satellites, routers, dishes, gateways, and ground infrastructure
- Integrate security into manufacturing processes and factory network services
- Maintain production systems and recommend security improvements to other engineering teams
- Prototype and test security enhancements for space and terrestrial systems
- Support the mission of delivering secure, reliable internet to underserved communities
What they're looking for
- Applied cryptography
- Network security and TCP/IP protocols
- Operating system security
- Secure and authenticated boot mechanisms
- Software development (Python, C++, Golang)
- Hardware security modules (TPMs, HSMs)
- Incident response and adversary detection
- 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 and implementing cryptographic services or security infrastructure in a production environment.
- How have you approached securing complex, distributed systems, and what was your most significant security improvement?