Embedded Security Engineer; Starlink

Overview

SpaceX is developing the technologies to make human life on Mars possible and is deploying Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. We are looking for best‑in‑class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe.

• Design and build security infrastructure for Starlink, including cryptographic services and other security‑critical services
• Develop security features for Starlink systems, including our router, dish, gateways, and satellites
• Design security into factory processes and provide network services in support of this
• Maintain existing production systems and improve security posture via direct implementation and recommendations to other teams
• Build prototypes and help identify, design, and test security improvements
• Further our mission of providing secure and reliable Internet to underserved communities

• 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 one or more software development languages (e.g., Python, C++, Golang)
• Experience designing and implementing security solutions for operating systems, distributed systems, or other enterprise/large‑scale infrastructure

• Experience contributing security improvements to complex systems
• Experience working with special purpose security hardware such as Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs) and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)
• Fundamental understanding of network protocols, including the TCP/IP stack and UDP‑based protocols
• Experience navigating large, complex, interactive systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work both independently and in a team
• Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity and to learn new technologies quickly
• Advanced degree in a technical or engineering discipline (preferred)

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• To comply with U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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