SpaceX
New Graduate Engineer, Software Security - '26/'27 (Starlink)
About this role
SpaceX seeks a new graduate software security engineer to design and implement security features across Starlink's satellite constellation and ground infrastructure. You'll develop security solutions for routers, dishes, gateways, and satellites while maintaining production systems and improving overall security posture.
What you'll do
- Design and build security-critical infrastructure for Starlink systems
- Develop security features for routers, dishes, gateways, and satellites
- Integrate security into factory processes and network services
- Maintain production systems and recommend security improvements to other teams
- Prototype and test security enhancements
- Support mission of secure internet access to underserved communities
What they're looking for
- Software development (Python, C++, Golang)
- Applied cryptography
- Operating system security
- Network security
- Secure/authenticated boot mechanisms
- Vulnerability research and incident response
- Hardware security modules (TPM/HSM) experience
- Large-scale distributed systems design
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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 security solutions for complex systems—what was your approach and what trade-offs did you consider?
- Tell us about a time you discovered or helped fix a security vulnerability; how did you approach the problem?