AI Security Software Engineer (Starshield)

Overview In this role you design and build AI-enabled security agents for Starshield, ensuring robust defense of space-based infrastructure. You’ll drive the integration of AI to automate security tasks and patch vulnerabilities across Starshield systems. You work closely with cross-functional teams to push secure, autonomous capabilities at inter-planetary scale. This position offers the chance to shape next-gen security for critical national-security tech and SpaceX’s Starlink-enabled platforms. Compensation / Benefitsstock or long-term incentivesdiscretionary bonusesEmployee Stock Purchase Plancomprehensive medical, vision, dental coverage401(k) plandisability and life insurance ResponsibilitiesDesign and build security-critical agents for Starshield that automate network and systems defenseLeverage AI to discover and fix security issues in Starshield infrastructure and systemsProvide guidance and perform testing of AI integrations into new and existing Starshield systemsIdentify new areas of the program where meaningful security improvements can be gained via automation and AIMaintain existing production systems and improve security posture via both direct implementation and recommendations to other teams Key requirementsBachelor in Computer Science or another STEM discipline or 2+ years of security software development experience in lieu of a degreeExperience with one or more programming languages (Python, C++, Golang)Experience designing and implementing security solutions for OS, distributed systems, or large-scale infrastructureExperience designing and implementing solutions with LLMs, LLM-based agents, or related AI topicsAbility to deal with ambiguityQuick learner and problem-solvingOwnership and accountabilityCryptographyAuthenticationNetwork security