Product Security Engineer - Top Secret Clearance at SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA, United States
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.
PRODUCT SECURITY ENGINEER - TOP SECRET CLEARANCE
At SpaceX we push the boundaries of in-space capabilities with products such as our Starlink low Earth orbit satellite constellation, Starship spacecraft, and Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Our missions support scientific research, classified national security operations, and commercial endeavors. Security and reliability are at the core of these programs.
The SpaceX product security team is seeking technical, passionate security engineers to influence the security of software and hardware across our product lines. We are looking for people who see the big picture, prioritize accordingly, and are comfortable with working at different levels of abstraction.
Ideally, you have notable skills in one or more of the following: exploit development or mitigation, security architecture design, firmware security, software development, or operating system security. Being flexible, communicating clearly, and establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with other engineering teams are paramount to success.
If you are passionate about hunting for vulnerabilities, love the challenges of defense, and want to make an impact on an inter-planetary scale, then we want to talk to you!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop security features for Starlink systems, including our router, dish, gateways, and satellites
Respond to issues with the existing fleet, as well as contribute to design of next generation systems
Design and build security infrastructure for production space Internet, including cryptographic services and other security-critical services
Maintain existing production systems and improve security posture
Continuously evaluate product software and hardware for vulnerabilities
Build prototypes and help identify, design, and test security improvements
Interface with IT and other product security teams around the company to develop SpaceX-wide solutions for security
Stay current on industry developments impacting a wide range of security policy
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or physics discipline OR 2+ years of professional experience in security software development in lieu of a degree
Experience in exploit development or mitigation
Experience with software development in Python, C/C++, or Golang
Experience designing and implementing security solutions for operating systems, distributed systems, and/or firmware/IoT devices
U.S. Citizen
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Demonstrated skill in hardware and software security, including a track record of identifying and mitigating high-impact vulnerabilities
Experience contributing security improvements to complex systems
Experience with disassemblers and/or reverse engineering
Fundamental understanding of network protocols; including the TCP/IP stack as well as UDP based protocols
Experience with fuzzing, buffer overflows, and other common exploit methodologies
Experienced in navigating large, complex, interactive systems
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
Active Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance, or ability to obtain one desired but not required
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones
An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.
