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# Product Security Engineer (Starlink)

- **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
- **Location:** Bastrop, TX, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Distributed Systems, Hardware Security Module, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Service, Network Protocols, Security Software, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Software Security, Build Management, Information Technology, Operating System Security, Vulnerability Analysis, Golang
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_spacex-8719864002

## About the Role

Ideally, you have notable skills in one or more of the following: + Applied cryptography + Network security + Operating system security + Secure/Authenticated boot + Incident response and adversary detection + Vulnerability research + Software engineering RESPONSIBILITIES: + 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 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 BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: + 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 (i.e.
Python, C++, Golang) + Experience designing and implementing security solutions for operating systems, distributed systems, or other enterprise/large-scale infrastructure PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: + 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 as well as UDP based protocols + Experienced in navigating large, complex, interactive systems + Flexibility, communicating clearly, and establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with other engineering teams + 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
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: + Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed ITAR REQUIREMENTS: + To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, 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 eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.