Security Engineer (OT)

Starbase, TX · Cape Canaveral, FL · 2+ years experience · Hybrid · Posted Oct 16, 2026

At a glance

SpaceX is looking for a Security Engineer (OT) to join Information Security and protect systems supporting launch, vehicle, test, and production.
This role secures Operational Technology networks, involving software writing, on-prem and data center automation, and architecture production.
It is a hands-on security software and network engineering position.

Design, implement, and operate security for OT networks supporting launch, vehicle, test, and production.
Design network and security architectures and produce diagrams and design documentation.
Write and deploy software that runs in OT and on-prem network environments.
Automate on-prem and data center networking.
Implement network segmentation and access control in OT environments.
Monitor, detect, and respond to security issues on OT networks.
Partner with engineering, IT, and site teams.
Document architectures, standards, and operating procedures.

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.

This role requires you to be onsite. Hybrid or remote work will not be considered.