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Security Engineer (Detection Engineering)

SpaceX· Security Operations
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Redmond, WA$130k - $180kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Security Engineer in SpaceX's Detection Engineering within the Security Operations Center to build and improve detection capabilities, tooling, and data delivery to detect and respond to sophisticated adversaries in SpaceX’s rocket and spacecraft environment.

Responsibilities

  • Build and improve existing security detection mechanisms and automation frameworks that directly drive what the Security Operations Center detects.
  • Engage with owners of high-risk systems and services to identify and prioritize detection gaps.
  • Investigate anomalous or suspicious behavior in the environment as identified in the detection engineering process.
  • Participate in adversary emulation activities to identify detection gaps in the environment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in security engineering, computer science, cyber security, engineering, math, or other STEM discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in incident response, security operations, or security engineering role in lieu of a degree
  • Experience with any modern programming language, including Python, Go, C++, or Rust

Skills

Required:Programming
Nice to have:Incident Response

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock or long-term cash awards) and potential discretionary bonuses
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Other discounts and perks
  • Paid vacation (3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick time in Washington State
  • Company shuttles from Seattle to SpaceX Redmond office (Mon-Fri)
Last updated Jul 29, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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