This role pays more than
52%
of similar roles. Most pay
$137,500–$200,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$158k
versus about
$169k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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.
SpaceX currently has
680 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 442 roles with salary data.
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 identify improvements to enhance the overall security posture of the network. Candidates should possess skills in software engineering, applied cryptography, network security, operating system security, secure boot, incident response, or vulnerability research. Required technical proficiencies include Python, C++, or Golang, with experience in distributed systems or large-scale infrastructure. Preferred expertise includes working with TPMs and HSMs to solve complex problems within the domain of global satellite communications and space-ground infrastructure.
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Python
C++
Golang
Cryptography
Network Security
Operating System Security
Incident Response
Vulnerability Research
Distributed Systems
Software Engineering
Python
C++
Golang
Cryptography
Network Security
Operating System Security
Incident Response
Vulnerability Research
TCP/IP
UDP
Distributed Systems
Security Infrastructure
Python
C++
Golang
Cryptography
Network Security
Operating System Security
Incident Response
Vulnerability Research
TCP/IP
UDP
Distributed Systems
Security Infrastructure