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SpaceX

Security Engineer

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

SECURITY ENGINEER SpaceX is looking for a Security Engineer to join our Information Security ... Experience working with special purpose security hardware such as Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs ...

SpaceX

Security Engineer

Hawthorne, CA · On-site +1

$150K - $180K/yr

SECURITY ENGINEER SpaceX is looking for a Security Engineer to join our Information Security ... Experience working with special purpose security hardware such as Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs ...

SpaceX

Security Engineer

Cape Canaveral, FL · On-site

SECURITY ENGINEER SpaceX is looking for a Security Engineer to join our Information Security ... Experience working with special purpose security hardware such as Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs ...

SpaceX

Security Engineer (Embedded OT)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

SECURITY ENGINEER (EMBEDDED OT) SpaceX is looking for a Security Engineer to join our Information ... Experience working with special purpose security hardware such as Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs ...

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Senior Information Security

New York, NY · On-site

$116K - $158K/yr

Our engineers work on real-world challenges involving cryptography, distributed systems, MPC, hardware security modules, and zero trust architectures. • Security engineering and threat modeling • ...

SpaceX

Security Engineer (Embedded OT)

Cape Canaveral, FL · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

SECURITY ENGINEER (EMBEDDED OT) SpaceX is looking for a Security Engineer to join our Information ... Experience working with special purpose security hardware such as Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs ...

SpaceX

Security Engineer (Embedded OT)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site +1

$150K - $180K/yr

SECURITY ENGINEER (EMBEDDED OT) SpaceX is looking for a Security Engineer to join our Information ... Experience working with special purpose security hardware such as Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs ...

SpaceX

Security Engineer (Embedded OT)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

SECURITY ENGINEER (EMBEDDED OT) SpaceX is looking for a Security Engineer to join our Information ... Experience working with special purpose security hardware such as Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs ...

SpaceX

Security Engineer (Embedded OT)

Cape Canaveral, FL · On-site +1

$150K - $180K/yr

SECURITY ENGINEER (EMBEDDED OT) SpaceX is looking for a Security Engineer to join our Information ... Experience working with special purpose security hardware such as Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs ...

SpaceX

Security Engineer (Embedded OT)

Cape Canaveral, FL · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

SECURITY ENGINEER (EMBEDDED OT) SpaceX is looking for a Security Engineer to join our Information ... Experience working with special purpose security hardware such as Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs ...

SpaceX

Product Security Engineer (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX · On-site

PRODUCT SECURITY ENGINEER (STARLINK) At SpaceX we're leveraging our experience in building rockets ... Experience working with special purpose security hardware such as Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs ...

EAB

Security Engineer

Washington, DC

Security Engineer The Security Engineer will be a valued member of the EAB Information Security ... Manage maintenance, hardware and software installation, upgrades, and troubleshooting for security ...

EAB

Security Engineer

Washington, DC

Security Engineer The Security Engineer will be a valued member of the EAB Information Security ... Manage maintenance, hardware and software installation, upgrades, and troubleshooting for security ...

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As of Jun 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level hardware security engineer in the United States is $146,230.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $123,500.00 and $163,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Hardware Security Engineer vs Network Security Analyst?

AspectEntry Level Hardware Security EngineerNetwork Security Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related; certifications like CompTIA Security+Bachelor's in Information Technology, Computer Science; certifications like CISSP, CompTIA Security+
Work EnvironmentDesigning and testing hardware security modules, embedded systems, and secure hardware componentsMonitoring network traffic, analyzing security breaches, implementing network security measures
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, hardware manufacturers, cybersecurity firmsFinancial institutions, government agencies, IT service providers

While both roles focus on cybersecurity, the Entry Level Hardware Security Engineer specializes in securing hardware devices and embedded systems, whereas the Network Security Analyst concentrates on protecting network infrastructure and data flow. The roles often overlap in cybersecurity teams but differ in their technical focus and daily tasks.

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Security Engineer

Security Engineer

SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA • On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Key responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain technology solutions and systems that provide security for SpaceX systems, networks, and data.

  • Build and maintain scripts and automation that support the information security mission across SpaceX.

  • Serve as the subject matter expert for security solutions, maintaining documentation and advising others on their technologies and operation.

SpaceX rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 144 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 60 rated aerospace companies

Job description

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 of enabling human life on Mars.
SECURITY ENGINEER
SpaceX is looking for a Security Engineer to join our Information Security department to help protect and drive the SpaceX mission.
Information drives our business and we must protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and processes across the enterprise. As a highly visible and dynamic organization, we must also value and guard against damage to our reputation and brand. It is paramount that we defend against loss of control or confidence in our systems, to guarantee the highest probability of success. This role will focus on the "behind the scenes" technologies that ensure our networks and systems are up to industry and SpaceX standards of information security. It will also focus on providing high-criticality and high-risk services, with the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of those services in mind.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design, build, and maintain technology solutions and systems that provide security for SpaceX systems, networks, and data. This can include:
  • Authentication and identity services, including multi-factor solutions, network access control identity servers, and related authentication and authorization technologies.
  • Identity lifecycle management services and automation. Build and maintain scripts and automation that support the information security mission across SpaceX, to be utilized by information security teammates and other partner organizations.
  • Network security systems and the backend infrastructure that powers such services.
  • Application level security controls (e.g. web application firewalls).
  • Cloud deployments security policy enforcement, centralized configuration management, monitoring, etc.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for those solutions, maintaining documentation on them and advising others on their underlying technologies and operation.
  • Work with security and IT teams to identify threats and problem areas, using that feedback to further strengthen tools and technologies. Materialize this as improvements which result in stronger and safer software and application deployments across SpaceX, measuring in decreased risk and prevalence of issues.
  • Create solutions that are scalable, repeatable, maintainable, and secure.
  • Work collaboratively with other teams, including individuals in information security, physical security, information technology, human resources, legal, software, and others.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 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 the Python programming language, GO, C#, C/C++, or Rust.
  • Experience designing and implementing security solutions for operating systems, distributed systems, or other enterprise/large-scale infrastructure.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience with secure code development practices.
  • Experience with Linux, Windows, and Mac system internals.
  • Strong knowledge of public key infrastructure (PKI) environments and related technologies.
  • Experience with SAML, OIDC, and OAuth.
  • Experience working with special purpose security hardware such as Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs) and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).
  • Fundamental understanding of network protocols; including the TCP/IP stack as well as UDP based protocols.
  • Experienced in navigating large, complex, interactive systems.
  • Familiarity with developing web-based APIs, HTTP-RPC, and REST.
  • 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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • 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.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Level 1: $130,000 - $155,000
Level 2: $150,000 - $180,000
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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 reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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