2 months ago
Base Salary
$130k - $200k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and build security-critical infrastructure for Starlink
- 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
- 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
- Graduation in the class of 2026 or 2027
- 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 designing secure systems and contributing security improvements to complex systems
- Preferred experience with Trusted Platform Modules and Hardware Security Modules
- Preferred skills in applied cryptography, network security, operating system security, secure or authenticated boot, incident response, adversary detection, or vulnerability research
- Advanced degree in a technical or engineering discipline is preferred
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Must satisfy applicable ITAR work authorization requirements
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
- Paid parental leave, discounts, and other perks
- Three weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year
- Washington State paid sick time where applicable
- Company shuttles from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday through Friday
- Full-time role requiring extended hours and weekends as needed
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.