SpaceX · 2 days ago
Application Security Engineer
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$130K/yr - $175K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Application Security Engineer will act as a trusted partner to development and business teams, ensuring that security considerations are addressed without slowing down delivery.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serving as a primary point of contact between Security Engineering and development teams for security reviews
Supporting developers in understanding and implementing secure design practices
Ensuring security findings are communicated in a way that is clear, actionable, and aligned to business objectives
Partnering with other security sub-teams (e.g., compliance, infrastructure, detection/response) to maintain consistency across security initiatives
Building productive relationships with stakeholders across SpaceX to foster a culture of security awareness and shared responsibility
Perform comprehensive security reviews of applications and services developed across SpaceX
Evaluate architecture, authentication/authorization flows, data handling, and exposure to external entities
Document findings with actionable recommendations for remediation
Collaborate with development teams to ensure issues are understood and addressed before release
Escalate critical risks to leadership promptly while providing balanced options for mitigation
Participate in peer review of security assessments to maintain quality and consistency
Provide input on improving team processes, documentation, and standards
Share lessons learned from reviews and projects to help scale security knowledge across SpaceX
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in information systems, information security, computer science, or computer engineering and 1+ years of information security, networking and/or systems administration experience (internships and co-ops may qualify); or 4+ years of information security experience without a degree
Experience with secure code development practices
Experience with common programming languages (e.g., Python, GO, C#, or Rust) and the ability to identify insecure coding practices
Experience with Linux, Windows, and Mac system internals
Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends
This role is based in Hawthorne, CA and will require you to be onsite. Remote or hybrid work will not be considered
Preferred
Experience with threat modeling and secure architecture design
Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their native security controls
Familiarity with developing web-based APIs, HTTP-RPC, and REST
Knowledge of automation/scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) to streamline assessments and reporting
Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into business impacts
Relevant certifications (OSWE, OSCP, GWAPT, or equivalent)
Familiarity with enterprise security controls and security best practices for Windows, Linux, and Mac systems
Effective problem-solving skills, and ability to quickly determine root-causes of issues
Familiarity with macOS and Windows code-signing and deployment of enterprise applications
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, 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
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
Recent News
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