Let’s get started
By clicking ‘Next’, I agree to the Terms of Service
and Privacy Policy, and consent to receive emails from Rise
Jobs / Job page
Security Software Engineer (Starshield) image - Rise Careers
Job details

Security Software Engineer (Starshield) - job 1 of 3

SpaceX's Starshield program applies Starlink technology to national security missions, building secure in-space networks and next-gen communications and sensing software. The team seeks a Security Software Engineer who can design and implement security infrastructure, influence system-wide security decisions, and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to harden routers, gateways, dishes, and satellites.

Skills

  • Proficiency in one or more languages such as Python, C++, or Go
  • Designing and implementing security for operating systems, distributed systems, or large-scale infrastructure
  • Applied cryptography fundamentals and cryptographic primitives
  • Network protocol knowledge including TCP/IP and UDP-based protocols
  • Experience with TPMs, HSMs, or secure/authenticated boot (preferred)
  • Vulnerability research, incident response, and adversary detection experience

Responsibilities

  • Design and build security infrastructure and cryptographic services for Starshield systems
  • Develop and integrate security features across routers, dishes, gateways, and satellites
  • Design security controls into factory and deployment processes
  • Maintain and improve production systems to enhance security posture
  • Prototype, test, and iterate on security improvements and mitigations
  • Collaborate with other engineering teams to incorporate secure design and implementation

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or another STEM discipline OR 2+ years professional security software development in lieu of a degree
  • Advanced degree (MS/PhD) preferred for senior roles
  • Ability and eligibility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with level-based ranges and potential discretionary bonuses
  • Long-term incentives (company stock, options, or cash awards) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short- and long-term disability and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave, paid vacation (approx. 3 weeks), and paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave and various employee discounts
To read the complete job description, please click on the ‘Apply’ button
SpaceX Glassdoor Company Review
3.8 Glassdoor star iconGlassdoor star iconGlassdoor star icon Glassdoor star icon Glassdoor star icon
SpaceX DE&I Review
No rating Glassdoor star iconGlassdoor star iconGlassdoor star iconGlassdoor star iconGlassdoor star icon
CEO of SpaceX
SpaceX CEO photo
Elon Musk
Approve of CEO

Average salary estimate

$152500 / YEARLY (est.)
min
max
$130000K
$175000K

If an employer mentions a salary or salary range on their job, we display it as an "Employer Estimate". If a job has no salary data, Rise displays an estimate if available.

Similar Jobs
Photo of the Rise User
Posted 19 hours ago
Mission Driven
Social Impact Driven
Passion for Exploration
Reward & Recognition

SpaceX is hiring an EMC/EMI Test Technician to execute emission and immunity testing, fabricate test fixtures and harnesses, and support avionics verification across its launch and spacecraft programs.

Photo of the Rise User
Trimble Hybrid US - Remote, MN
Posted 5 hours ago

Software Engineer to develop and improve high-availability web services and apps for Trimble Maps, with an emphasis on strong coding, problem solving, and iterative delivery.

MLabs Hybrid No location specified
Posted 15 hours ago

Senior Technical Architect needed to lead architecture, prototyping, and technical decisions for R&D product work on a Tiered Pricing Mechanism in a remote Web3/DeFi research unit.

Photo of the Rise User
Posted 8 hours ago

Experienced Full Stack Developer needed to maintain and enhance WEBCANDID and TESTFLIGHT reporting tools, including on-call support for mission-critical operations.

Photo of the Rise User

Lead the design and delivery of mission-critical, event-driven middleware for a private markets fintech platform while mentoring engineers and shaping backend engineering practices.

Photo of the Rise User
Posted 12 hours ago
Customer-Centric
Collaboration over Competition
Fast-Paced
Growth & Learning

Lithic is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the Processing team responsible for low-latency, highly available transaction processing and network peering across card networks.

Photo of the Rise User

Senior Software Engineer to develop and field edge compute and communications software for mission-critical systems at Anduril's ECC team in Costa Mesa.

Photo of the Rise User
Posted 20 hours ago

Zoox is hiring a skilled C++ software engineer to design and maintain high-performance, safety-critical drivers for lidar, radar, and camera sensors that feed the autonomous driving stack.

Photo of the Rise User
Anduril Industries Hybrid Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Posted 2 hours ago

Senior Software Engineer needed to develop high-performance, mission-critical software and algorithms for Anduril’s autonomy and sensor-fusion systems.

Photo of the Rise User

Lead architecture and engineering efforts to design, build, and deliver scalable, containerized applications using Golang, JavaScript, and Python for mission-driven federal clients.

Photo of the Rise User
Posted 23 hours ago

Polygon Labs seeks an AI Developer Experience Engineer to build org-wide AI tooling, agent integrations, and observability that speed AI adoption across a distributed blockchain-focused company.

Photo of the Rise User
Wellmark, Inc. Hybrid Des Moines, IA, USA
Posted 13 hours ago

Wellmark is hiring a Software Engineer to design and build data-focused integrations and pipelines that support HEDIS and quality measurement in a regulated healthcare environment.

Photo of the Rise User

Lead Broadcom’s VKS engineering organization and upstream CNCF strategy to deliver a world-class Kubernetes experience on vSphere for enterprise customers.

Photo of the Rise User
Posted 19 hours ago

Superhuman seeks a Full-Stack Software Engineer to deliver scalable back-end services and rich front-end experiences as part of a hybrid engineering team empowering millions of users.

SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is an aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company aiming to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

116 jobs
MATCH
Calculating your matching score...
BADGES
Badge Future MakerBadge Office VibesBadge Work&Life BalanceBadge Rapid Growth
CULTURE VALUES
Mission Driven
Social Impact Driven
Passion for Exploration
Reward & Recognition
FUNDING
SENIORITY LEVEL REQUIREMENT
TEAM SIZE
SALARY RANGE
$130,000/yr - $175,000/yr
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-time, onsite
DATE POSTED
March 28, 2026
Risa star 🔮 Hi, I'm Risa! Your AI
Career Copilot
Want to see a list of jobs tailored to
you, just ask me below!