Security Software Engineer - Top Secret Clearance
SpaceX· Special Programs
Hawthorne, CA$130k - $155k + bonusFull-timePosted 4mo ago
About the role
Security Software Engineer for the Special Programs team at SpaceX, focused on software and hardware security in ITAR-controlled environments, with emphasis on application security, cryptography, network and OS security, secure boot, incident response, and vulnerability research. Requires handling ITAR data and U.S. Government standards, with active Top Secret clearance preferred or required.
Responsibilities
- Maintain existing production systems and improve security posture via both direct implementation and recommendations to other teams.
- Build prototypes and help identify, design, and test security improvements.
- Implement and promote secure coding practices and software development security methodologies throughout the development lifecycle.
- Implement and enforce secure coding practices (SAST, DAST, threat modeling) throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Work closely with software engineers to set software needs, ensure hardware and software integrate smoothly, troubleshoot and fix major system problems.
- Partner with various teams to define software requirements, system design, and integration strategies.
- Review and guide software development for ITAR-controlled payloads, following all export laws and company rules strictly.
- Ensure all software work and outputs meet U.S. Government standards and ITAR regulations.
- Handle ITAR systems extensively, including controlling access to sensitive technical data and complying with all relevant rules.
- Create and update detailed software documentation, including design specs, test plans, verification steps, and reports needed for U.S. Government contracts and ITAR compliance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or another STEM discipline; or 2+ years of professional experience in security software development in lieu of a degree.
- Experience with one or more software development languages (i.e. Python, C++, Rust).
- Experience designing and implementing security solutions for operating systems, distributed systems, or other enterprise/large-scale infrastructure.
Skills
Required:Application security
Nice to have:CryptographyNetwork securityOperating system securitySecure/authenticated bootIncident responseVulnerability research
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- short and long-term disability insurance
- life insurance
- paid parental leave
- various other discounts and perks
- 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
- sick leave policy compliant with law
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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