companySpaceX logo

Security Software Engineer, Applied Computing (Starshield)

SpaceXWashington, DC
On-site Full-time $130K/yr - $175K/yr

Clicking Apply Now takes you to AutoApply where you can tailor your resume and apply.


Unlock Your Potential

Generate Job-Optimized Resume

One Click And Our AI Optimizes Your Resume to Match The Job Description.

Is Your Resume Optimized For This Role?

Find Out If You're Highlighting The Right Skills And Fix What's Missing

Experience Level

Experience

Qualifications

Responsibilities:Design and develop security-critical agents for Starshield to automate network and systems defense. Utilize AI to identify and resolve security vulnerabilities within Starshield infrastructure. Guide and evaluate AI integrations in both new and existing systems. Pinpoint areas within the program for significant security enhancements through automation and AI. Maintain production systems while enhancing security posture through direct actions and recommendations to other teams. Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related STEM field; or 2+ years of professional experience in security software development in lieu of a degree. Experience in security software development, particularly in AI applications.

About the job

At SpaceX, we envision a future where humanity is exploring the vast universe, and we are dedicated to making that vision a reality. Our mission is to develop groundbreaking technologies that enable human life on Mars and beyond.

Position: Security Software Engineer, Applied Computing (Starshield)

Join our Starshield team, which utilizes SpaceX's Starlink technology to bolster national security. While Starlink serves consumer and commercial needs, Starshield is tailored for government applications, focusing on earth observation, communication, and hosted payloads. Our mission includes creating highly reliable in-space mesh networks, developing secure systems for guaranteed access to space, and innovating next-generation communication and sensing software.

As a Security Software Engineer, your role will involve harnessing AI to automate security measures and ensure the seamless integration of AI into both new and existing systems. If you are passionate about AI, security, and the challenges of merging the two, this position is an excellent fit for you.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in:

  • Software engineering
  • Agent engineering and security
  • LLM attack surfaces
  • Network and operating system security
  • Incident response and adversary detection

Success in this role requires flexibility, clear communication, and the ability to forge productive relationships with other engineering teams. If you thrive on building high-quality products and enjoy the challenge of outsmarting adversaries on an interplanetary scale, we want to hear from you!

About SpaceX

SpaceX is pioneering the future of space travel and exploration, striving to make life multi-planetary. By developing innovative technologies, we aim to enable human life on Mars, making the universe accessible for generations to come.

Similar jobs

Tailoring 0 resumes

We'll move completed jobs to Ready to Apply automatically.