SpaceX
Security Software Engineer (Starshield)
About this role
SpaceX seeks a Product Security Engineer for Starshield, a government-focused satellite network initiative. You'll design and implement security infrastructure across satellites, routers, dishes, and gateways, applying expertise in cryptography, network security, and secure systems to protect critical space-based infrastructure.
What you'll do
- Design and build cryptographic services and security-critical infrastructure for Starshield systems
- Develop security features for routers, dishes, gateways, and satellite components
- Integrate security into manufacturing processes and provide supporting network services
- Maintain production systems and enhance security posture through implementation and team recommendations
- Prototype and test security improvements across complex distributed systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on security architecture
What they're looking for
- Software engineering (Python, C++, or Golang)
- Applied cryptography and cryptographic protocols
- Operating system and network security design
- Secure/authenticated boot mechanisms
- TPM and HSM hardware security experience
- TCP/IP stack and UDP protocol knowledge
- Incident response and adversary detection
- Vulnerability research and assessment
Benefits
- Long-term incentives including company stock or cash awards
- Discretionary bonus eligibility
- Stock purchase options
- Work on cutting-edge national security satellite technology
- Collaborative environment with top-tier engineering teams
- Opportunity to impact space-based infrastructure at scale
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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 distributed or large-scale infrastructure systems.
- Walk us through a time you identified and implemented a security improvement to a complex production system.