New Graduate Engineer, Software Security - '26/'27 (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX. Posted 3 months ago

The role

You will influence the security of software across space and terrestrial systems. You will design and build security critical infrastructure and develop security features for Starlink systems.

What you will do

Design and build security critical infrastructure for Starlink
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 both 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

Required qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science or another STEM discipline
Experience with one or more software development languages (i.e. Python, C++, Golang)
Experience designing and implementing security solutions for operating systems, distributed systems, or other enterprise/large-scale infrastructure
Graduating in the class of 2026 or 2027
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Nice to have

Designing secure systems
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)
Experienced in navigating large, complex, interactive systems
Flexibility, communicating clearly, and establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with other engineering teams
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

Before you apply

Applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligibl

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. They are deploying Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation.