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SpaceX's Starshield program applies Starlink technology to national security problems, building secure communications, sensing, and in-space networks. The team seeks a Security Software Engineer who can design and implement security infrastructure and features across routers, dishes, gateways, satellites, and factory/network processes, with strong software engineering and applied security expertise.

Skills

  • Proficiency in one or more languages (Python, C++, Golang)
  • Applied cryptography knowledge and experience implementing crypto primitives/services
  • Operating system and distributed systems security experience
  • Network protocol understanding (TCP/IP, UDP-based protocols)
  • Experience with TPMs, HSMs, or other security hardware
  • Vulnerability research, secure boot, and incident response exposure

Responsibilities

  • Design and build security infrastructure and cryptographic services for Starshield systems
  • Develop and integrate security features into routers, user terminals, gateways, and satellites
  • Design security into factory processes and provide supporting network services
  • Maintain and improve production systems' security posture through implementation and cross-team recommendations
  • Prototype and test security improvements, and perform vulnerability research and mitigations
  • Support incident response, adversary detection efforts, and secure system hardening

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related STEM field OR
  • 2+ years of professional security software development experience in lieu of a degree

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health insurance and employee benefits
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off and leave policies
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact, government and space-focused projects
  • Professional growth and cross-disciplinary collaboration
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October 30, 2025
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