SpaceX
Product Security Engineer (Starlink)
About this role
SpaceX seeks a Product Security Engineer to design and implement security infrastructure for Starlink, the world's largest satellite broadband constellation. You'll develop cryptographic services, secure boot mechanisms, and security features across satellites, routers, dishes, and ground systems while maintaining production infrastructure 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
- Integrate security into manufacturing processes and provide supporting network services
- Maintain production systems and enhance security through direct implementation and team recommendations
- Build prototypes and lead identification, design, and testing of security improvements
- 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/authenticated boot implementation
- Software development (Python, C++, or Golang)
- Hardware security modules (TPMs/HSMs)
- Incident response and adversary detection
- Distributed systems security
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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.
- How have you implemented secure boot or authenticated boot mechanisms in production environments?