SpaceX
New Graduate Engineer, Software Security - '26/'27 (Starlink)
About this role
SpaceX seeks a new graduate software security engineer for Starlink to design and implement security solutions across satellites, routers, dishes, and ground infrastructure. You'll develop cryptographic systems, secure boot mechanisms, and infrastructure hardening while maintaining production systems for the world's largest satellite constellation.
What you'll do
- Design and build security-critical infrastructure for Starlink's satellite and terrestrial systems
- Develop security features for routers, dishes, gateways, and satellites
- Integrate security into factory processes and network services
- Maintain production systems and improve overall security posture
- Build prototypes and test security improvements
- Provide secure internet to underserved communities globally
What they're looking for
- Software engineering (Python, C++, or Golang)
- Applied cryptography
- Operating system security
- Network security architecture
- Secure/authenticated boot mechanisms
- Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs) and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)
- Incident response and adversary detection
- Vulnerability research
Benefits
- Base salary $140,000–$210,000 depending on level and experience
- Long-term stock incentives and discretionary bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- 3 weeks paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays annually
- Paid parental leave and life insurance
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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 or implementing security solutions for large-scale or distributed systems.
- Tell us about a time you identified and fixed a security vulnerability in production code.