New Graduate Engineer, Security Software

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Washington, DCHawthorne, CA
Salary: $130,000–$160,000 / yr
Posted: 54 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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The 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 security-critical features for routers, dishes, gateways, and satellites. You will maintain production systems, improve security postures, and build prototypes to identify vulnerabilities. The position requires proficiency in software engineering, applied cryptography, network security, operating system security, secure boot, incident response, and vulnerability research. Candidates should possess experience with Python, C++, or Golang, as well as knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, and hardware like TPMs or HSMs. You will solve complex problems by designing secure systems for in-space mesh networks and ensuring reliable access to space for government use.

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Skills

Python C++ Golang Applied 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 and security-critical services for Starshield.
Develop security features for routers, dishes, gateways, and satellites.
Integrate security into factory processes and provide supporting network services.
Maintain production systems and improve security posture through direct implementation and team recommendations.
Build prototypes to identify, design, and test security improvements.
Influence the security of software across all product lines.

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.
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or eligible for Department of State authorization.
Ability to successfully obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
Advanced degree in a technical or engineering discipline (preferred).
Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance (preferred).