New Graduate Engineer, Software Security

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Bastrop, TX
Posted: 28 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
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, Software Security

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New Graduate Engineer, Software Security - '26/'27 (Starlink) joins the team to influence and secure software across space and terrestrial systems for the Starlink broadband internet constellation. This role involves designing and building security critical infrastructure, developing features for routers, dishes, gateways, and satellites, and integrating security into factory processes. The engineer will maintain production systems, build prototypes, and test improvements to enhance overall security posture. Key technical areas include software engineering, applied cryptography, network security, operating system security, secure/authenticated boot, incident response, adversary detection, and vulnerability research. Candidates should possess experience with Python, C++, or Golang, along with skills in designing solutions for distributed systems or large-scale infrastructure. Preferred expertise includes working with trusted platform modules, hardware security modules, and navigating complex interactive systems to ensure reliable internet connectivity.

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Skills

Python C++ Golang Cryptography Network Security Operating System Security Incident Response Vulnerability Research Distributed Systems Software Engineering

What you'll do

Design and build security critical infrastructure for the Starlink network.
Develop security features for routers, dishes, gateways, and satellites.
Integrate security into manufacturing processes and provide supporting network services.
Maintain production systems and improve overall security posture through direct implementation.
Build prototypes to identify, design, and test new security improvements.
Implement security solutions for operating systems and large-scale distributed infrastructure.

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.
Advanced degree in a technical or engineering discipline (preferred).
Experience working with special purpose security hardware like TPMs or HSMs (preferred).
Ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and manage ambiguity while learning new technologies quickly (preferred).
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee to meet ITAR requirements.

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