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Security Software Engineer (Starshield)

SpaceX· Starshield Software Engineering
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Hawthorne, CA$130k - $195kfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Security Software Engineer focused on building and securing Starshield systems (government/earth observation, communications, hosted payloads) leveraging SpaceX Starlink technology. Responsible for designing cryptographic services, security features, and evolving security posture across satellites, gateways, routers, and related infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build security infrastructure for Starshield, including cryptographic services and other security-critical services
  • Develop security features for Starshield systems, including our router, dish, gateways, and satellites
  • Design security into factory processes and provide network services in support of this
  • 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

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++, Golang)
  • Experience designing and implementing security solutions for operating systems, distributed systems, or other enterprise/large-scale infrastructure

Skills

Required:Software developmentSecurity design for operating systems / distributed systems

Benefits

  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • discounts and perks
  • 3 weeks paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • paid sick leave policy
  • Stock or long-term incentives may be offered
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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