New Graduate Engineer, Security Software

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Hawthorne, CA
Salary: $130,000–$160,000 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $185k

This role $145k

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About SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

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TL;DR · New Graduate Engineer, Security Software

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New Graduate Engineer, Security Software (Starshield) joins the Starshield team to support national security efforts through earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. This role involves designing and building security infrastructure, including cryptographic services and other critical systems for routers, dishes, gateways, and satellites. The engineer will develop security features, maintain production systems, build prototypes, and identify improvements for in-space mesh networks. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in a STEM field and experience with Python, C++, or Golang. Key technical competencies include applied cryptography, network security, operating system security, secure boot, incident response, and vulnerability research. Preferred skills include working with TPMs, HSMs, and understanding TCP/IP stacks. The role addresses the challenge of securing complex, large-scale infrastructure and ensuring reliable access to space through advanced communication and sensing software.

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Skills

Python C++ Golang Cryptography Network Security Operating System Security Incident Response Vulnerability Research TCP/IP UDP Distributed Systems Security Infrastructure

What you'll do

Design and build security infrastructure including cryptographic services and other security-critical systems.
Develop security features for hardware components such as routers, dishes, gateways, and satellites.
Integrate security into manufacturing processes and provide supporting network services.
Maintain existing production systems to improve overall security posture through direct implementation.
Build prototypes to identify, design, and test potential security improvements.
Provide technical recommendations to other engineering teams to enhance system security.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in computer science or another STEM discipline.
Graduating in the class of 2026 or 2027.
Experience with one or more software development languages such as Python, C++, or Golang.
Experience designing and implementing security solutions for operating systems, distributed systems, or large-scale infrastructure.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for required export control authorizations.
Advanced degree in a technical or engineering discipline (preferred).
Experience with special purpose security hardware like TPMs or HSMs (preferred).