New Graduate Engineer, Software Security - '26/'27 (Starlink)
SpaceX· Hawthorne, CA, United States
Posted November 10, 2026
- Experience
- Fresher welcome
- Pay
- $1 – $140K per year
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or another STEM discipline
- Location
- Hawthorne, CA, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
About this role
SpaceX develops Starlink, the world’s largest satellite constellation delivering broadband internet. This new-grad software security role designs and builds security-critical infrastructure and features across Starlink space and terrestrial systems.
What you will do
- Design and build security-critical infrastructure for Starlink
- Develop security features for routers, dishes, gateways, and satellites
- Design security into factory processes and network services
- Maintain production systems and improve security posture
- Build prototypes and identify, design, and test security improvements
What the employer expects
- Bachelor's degree in CS or another STEM discipline
- Experience with one or more software development languages (Python, C++, Golang)
- Experience designing and implementing security solutions for OS, distributed systems, or large-scale infrastructure
- Graduating in the class of 2026 or 2027
- Must meet ITAR requirements (US person)
Benefits
- Company stock / long-term incentives
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid vacation and holidays
Skills
- Python
- C++
- Golang
- Cryptography
- Network Security
- Operating System Security
- Secure Boot
- Incident Response
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