2 months ago
Hawthorne, CA, USAMid Level
H1B sponsor
Base Salary
$130k - $195k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and build Starlink security infrastructure, including cryptographic and other security-critical services
- Develop security features for Starlink routers, dishes, gateways, and satellites
- Design security into factory processes and provide supporting network services
- Maintain production systems and improve their security posture through implementation and recommendations to other engineering teams
- Build prototypes and identify, design, and test security improvements
- Support secure and reliable internet access for underserved communities
Requirements
- 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 at least one software development language, such as Python, C++, or Golang
- Experience designing and implementing security solutions for operating systems, distributed systems, or other enterprise-scale infrastructure
- Preferred experience contributing security improvements to complex systems
- Preferred experience with Trusted Platform Modules and Hardware Security Modules
- Fundamental understanding of network protocols, including TCP/IP and UDP-based protocols
- Advanced degree in a technical or engineering discipline is preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Must satisfy applicable ITAR eligibility or authorization requirements
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan and other discounts and perks
- Three weeks of paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
- Paid sick leave
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- ITAR eligibility requirements apply
About SpaceX
SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches orbital rockets and spacecraft, and operates Starlink, a global satellite internet network for consumers, businesses, and governments. Its revenue comes from commercial and government launch services (Falcon 9/Falcon Heavy, Dragon cargo and crew to the ISS) and subscription broadband with Starlink hardware and service. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Hawthorne, California, the privately held company serves NASA and commercial satellite operators, building most systems in-house.