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New Graduate Engineer, Security Software (Starshield) at SpaceX

Department: Starshield Software EngineeringEducation: education_required

Compensation · Listed in posting

$130,000 – $160,000/yr

Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Type
Full-time
Level
entry
Posted

Description

SpaceX is hiring a New Graduate Engineer, Security Software for its Starshield national-security software and systems. The role designs and builds cryptographic and security infrastructure, develops security features for routers, dishes, gateways, and satellites, improves production-system security, and creates prototypes and security improvements. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in computer science or another STEM discipline, software-development experience, and experience with security solutions for operating systems, distributed systems, or large-scale infrastructure; graduation in 2026 or 2027 is required. Preferred qualifications include cryptography, network security, secure boot, incident response, vulnerability research, and experience with TPMs or HSMs. The position requires a Top Secret security clearance and extended hours and weekends as needed.

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