About the role
At SpaceX, we believe that a future where humanity explores the stars is far more thrilling than one where we remain grounded. To realize this vision, we are actively developing cutting-edge technologies aimed at making human life on Mars a reality.
APPLICATION SECURITY ENGINEER
As an integral member of the SpaceX Security Engineering team, the Application Security Engineer will serve as a vital partner to both development and business teams. Your role will be to ensure that security considerations are seamlessly integrated into the development process without hindering delivery timelines. This position demands exceptional communication skills, the ability to translate complex security requirements into clear, actionable guidance, and a collaborative approach that balances business needs with risk mitigation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Act as the primary liaison between Security Engineering and development teams for security reviews.
- Assist developers in comprehending and applying secure design principles.
- Communicate security findings in a clear, actionable manner aligned with business goals.
- Collaborate with other security sub-teams (such as compliance, infrastructure, and detection/response) to ensure consistency across security initiatives.
- Develop strong relationships with stakeholders across SpaceX to cultivate a culture of security awareness and shared responsibility.
- Conduct thorough security assessments of applications and services developed at SpaceX.
- Analyze system architecture, authentication/authorization processes, data handling, and exposure to external entities.
- Document findings with practical recommendations for remediation.
- Work closely with development teams to ensure issues are identified and resolved prior to deployment.
- Promptly escalate critical risks to leadership while providing balanced options for mitigation.
- Engage in peer reviews of security assessments to uphold quality and consistency.
- Contribute insights on improving team processes, documentation, and standards.
- Share lessons learned from reviews and projects to enhance security knowledge throughout SpaceX.

