5 months ago
Base Salary
$160k - $225k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and build Starship security infrastructure, including authentication and encryption protocols, identity management, secure boot, code hardening, application security, and network security services.
- Use specialized security hardware such as hardware security modules and cryptographic accelerators.
- Own software design, testing, and integration into the Starship mission.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to develop and maintain launch and vehicle software for the pad, ship, and booster.
- Define and lead impactful Starship software projects and improve software standards and engineering practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a science discipline plus 4+ years of software development experience, or 6+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree.
- 4+ years of experience with C++, Python, or Rust.
- Proven knowledge of C++, Rust, or another systems programming language.
- Experience with real-time embedded systems or distributed computing systems and contributing security improvements to complex systems.
- Experience with cryptographic accelerators or hardware security modules, fault-tolerant software, debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing is preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of computer architecture and networking, with the ability to work independently, take initiative, collaborate, and communicate effectively.
- 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 and life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Three weeks of accrued paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year
- Paid sick leave and additional discounts and perks
- Potential stock or long-term cash incentives, discretionary bonuses, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan eligibility
- Must be willing to work extended hours and/or 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.