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Sr. Security Software Engineer (Starshield)

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, founded under the belief that exploring the stars is more exciting than not.
Hawthorne, CA, USA
$168,000 - $230,000
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Space · Cybersecurity
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Description For Sr. Security Software Engineer (Starshield)

SpaceX, a company dedicated to making humanity a multi-planetary species, is seeking a Sr. Security Software Engineer for their Starshield project. Starshield leverages SpaceX's Starlink technology for national security efforts, focusing on earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. As a Sr. Security Software Engineer, you'll influence software security across product lines, design and build security infrastructure, develop security features for various systems, and maintain existing production systems. The ideal candidate has a strong background in software engineering, applied cryptography, network security, and other related fields. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and excellent communication skills. You'll work on cutting-edge technology with potential impact on an inter-planetary scale, making this an exciting opportunity for those passionate about security and space exploration.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and build security infrastructure for Starshield
  • Develop security features for various systems (router, dish, gateways, satellites)
  • Design security into factory processes
  • Maintain and improve existing production systems
  • Build prototypes and identify security improvements

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or STEM field with 5+ years of experience, or 7+ years of experience without a degree
  • Proficiency in languages like Python, C++, or Golang
  • Experience in designing and implementing security solutions for large-scale systems
  • Potential for obtaining Top Secret Clearance
  • Experience with security hardware (TPMs, HSMs) is preferred
  • Strong understanding of network protocols
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary range: $168,000 - $230,000 per year
  • Long-term incentives (stock options, cash awards)
  • Comprehensive health coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Opportunity to work on groundbreaking space technology

Join SpaceX and be part of the mission to make humanity a multi-planetary species while working on cutting-edge security challenges.

Last updated 8 months ago

Responsibilities For Sr. Security Software Engineer (Starshield)

  • Design and build security infrastructure for Starshield
  • Develop security features for Starshield systems (router, dish, gateways, satellites)
  • Design security into factory processes
  • Maintain existing production systems and improve security posture
  • Build prototypes and help identify, design, and test security improvements

Requirements For Sr. Security Software Engineer (Starshield)

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  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or STEM field and 5+ years of experience, or 7+ years of experience without a degree
  • Experience with software development languages (Python, C++, Golang)
  • Experience designing and implementing security solutions for large-scale systems
  • Willingness to obtain Top Secret Clearance

Benefits For Sr. Security Software Engineer (Starshield)

Equity
401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Stock options
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Parental Leave

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