SpaceX
Security Software Engineer (Starlink)
About this role
SpaceX seeks a Security Software Engineer to design and implement security infrastructure for Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation. You'll develop cryptographic services, secure boot mechanisms, and security features across routers, dishes, gateways, and satellites while maintaining production systems 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 satellite components
- Integrate security into factory processes and support network services
- Maintain production systems and recommend security improvements across teams
- Build prototypes and identify security enhancements through testing
- Support the mission of providing secure internet to underserved communities
What they're looking for
- Applied cryptography
- Network security and TCP/IP stack protocols
- Operating system security
- Secure/authenticated boot implementation
- Software development (Python, C++, or Golang)
- Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs) and Hardware Security Modules (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 implementing cryptographic services in production systems. What challenges did you face and how did you address them?
- How have you designed security into complex systems spanning multiple components like routers, gateways, and satellite infrastructure?