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…
IT Security Engineer responsible for designing, deploying, and operating security controls (identity/MFA, SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability management) for classified IT networks at SpaceX, hardening Windows/Linux servers, automating security tasks with Python/PowerShell, and leading incident response. Requires active TS/SCI clearance and 3+ years enterprise IT security experience.
Supports SpaceX personnel and systems as a Windows Systems Engineer, designing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise Microsoft platforms and Linux/networking infrastructure while scripting automation and working within cleared, air-gapped environments.
Lead and hire a PCB design team for SpaceX's Starshield government satellite and ground systems. Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing to design, route, and document PCBs using tools like Mentor Xpedition and Altium Designer.
Leads a team of Physical Security Hardware Specialists to deliver and maintain physical security technology-access control, CCTV/VMS, and intrusion detection-across SpaceX facilities. Manages projects, vendors, and staff while overseeing enterprise security programs in Palo Alto, CA.
Leads a team of Physical Security Hardware Specialists to deliver and maintain access control, CCTV/video management, and intrusion detection systems across SpaceX facilities. Manages projects, vendors, and enterprise security programs while ensuring safe, reliable installations and upgrades.
Manages a team that designs, verifies, and brings up ASICs and FPGAs for SpaceX's Starshield satellite systems; day-to-day work includes RTL implementation in Verilog/SystemVerilog, architectural trades, timing constraints, EDA-tool flows, and hiring/mentoring engineers.
Owns security certification, customer liaison, and technical integration for SpaceX Starshield satellite programs, guiding requirements through test, delivery, and on-orbit deployment while coordinating with software, hardware, and security engineering teams and U.S. government customers.
Designs printed circuit board layouts for SpaceX’s Starshield hardware, collaborating with hardware engineers on component placement, routing, and documentation for radio, power, and satellite systems using tools like Mentor Xpedition and Altium.
Designs digital ASICs and FPGAs for SpaceX's Starshield national-security programs, writing RTL in Verilog/System Verilog and taking designs through verification, timing closure, and silicon bring-up for space and ground infrastructure.
Designs and builds RF capabilities for SpaceX's Starshield satellite communications and remote sensing systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create and automate RF test infrastructure using Python and C++.
Site Reliability Engineer for SpaceX's high-performance computing platform, managing Linux infrastructure, observability, and automation to support rocket and satellite engineering. Core technologies include Linux, infrastructure as code (Terraform/Ansible), Prometheus/Grafana, Kubernetes, containers, and HPC storage/schedulers.
Builds AI-powered automation tools and data pipelines for SpaceX engineers working on launch vehicles and spacecraft. Day-to-day work includes creating agentic AI systems, MCP servers, and internal dashboards using Python, telemetry data, and modern web/backend stacks.
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