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Security Engineer

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA

Posted about 2 months ago · $130,000 - $155,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
66 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 66 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
2033 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
Hiring momentum
3062 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.

About this role

As a Security Engineer at SpaceX, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining security technology that protects the company's systems, networks, and data. Your role will involve automating identity lifecycle processes, operating security controls, and collaborating with various teams to identify and mitigate security risks. This position requires hands-on software and systems engineering expertise, focusing on scalable and secure solutions.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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 SpaceX as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or another STEM discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience in security software development in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience with Python, Go, C#, C/C++, or Rust.
  • Experience designing and implementing security solutions for operating systems, distributed systems, or other enterprise / large-scale infrastructure.

Nice to have

  • Writing, shipping, and operating secure software.
  • Linux, Windows, and macOS system internals.
  • Public key infrastructure (PKI) and related technologies.
  • SAML, OIDC, and OAuth.
  • TPMs and HSMs.

What you get

  • Pay Range: Level 1: $130,000 - $155,000; Level 2: $150,000 - $180,000
  • Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
  • This role requires you to be onsite. Hybrid or remote work will not be considered.
  • Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral.

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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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