Software Engineer II – Cybersecurity & Encryption (DoD Programs)
AST SpaceMobile · Lanham, Maryland, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 87 days AST SpaceMobile's roles stay open a median of 87 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 1% of AST SpaceMobile's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at AST SpaceMobile
- high 231 stale, 6 reposted of 231 open
- Hiring momentum
- 268 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-29
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from AST SpaceMobile's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for AST SpaceMobile.
About this role
The Software Engineer II – Cybersecurity & Encryption will design, implement, and maintain secure software solutions for government and defense programs. This role involves developing cybersecurity features, encryption technologies, and secure communications capabilities, while collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with security standards and best practices. Responsibilities also include conducting secure code reviews, vulnerability assessments, and supporting DevSecOps initiatives.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of AST SpaceMobile as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity, software engineering, or a related technical discipline
- A minimum of 4 years of professional software engineering experience with a focus on cybersecurity, secure software development, or encryption technologies
- Experience developing software applications in secure or regulated environments
- Experience implementing cryptographic libraries, encryption protocols, or secure communications technologies
- Experience with software development lifecycle methodologies and secure coding practices
- Experience working within Linux or Unix operating environments
Nice to have
- Experience supporting government, defense, aerospace, space, telecommunications, or other highly regulated industries
- Experience with cryptographic protocols, key management systems, and public key infrastructure (PKI)
- Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, risk management methodologies, and security compliance standards
- Experience supporting security accreditation, authorization, or compliance efforts
- Experience integrating software with hardware-based security technologies
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- U.S. citizenship may be required based on program and contract requirements
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance is required
- The job description may change based on business demands
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Listed by AST SpaceMobile on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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