SpaceX
New Graduate Engineer, Software Security - '26/'27 (Starlink)
About this role
SpaceX seeks a new graduate software security engineer to build and maintain secure systems for Starlink's satellite constellation and ground infrastructure. You'll design security features across routers, dishes, gateways, and satellites while improving the security posture of production systems serving millions of users worldwide.
What you'll do
- Design and implement security-critical infrastructure for Starlink's space and terrestrial systems
- Develop security features for routers, dishes, gateways, and satellite components
- Integrate security into factory processes and support network services
- Maintain production systems and recommend security improvements to other teams
- Build prototypes and test security enhancements
- Support secure, reliable internet deployment to underserved communities
What they're looking for
- Software engineering (Python, C++, or Golang)
- Operating system and distributed systems security
- Applied cryptography
- Network security
- Secure/authenticated boot design
- Hardware security (TPMs, HSMs)
- Incident response and adversary detection
- Vulnerability research
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
- Stock options and employee stock purchase plan discounts
- 3 weeks paid vacation plus 10+ paid holidays annually
- Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance and various discounts and perks
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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
- Tell us about a security vulnerability you discovered or helped fix in a complex system—what was your approach?
- How would you design security into Starlink's satellite communication protocols from the ground up?