Staff Software Security Engineer
$180k/y-$215k/y
Muon Space3 days ago
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Summary
Muon Space is seeking a Staff Software Security Engineer to join their Security Engineering Team in the United States. The role involves developing secure software for hardware systems, particularly within U.S. Government and ITAR-controlled environments.
About the Role
As a Staff Software Security Engineer, you will implement secure coding practices, collaborate with software engineers and cross-functional teams, ensure compliance with U.S. Government standards and ITAR regulations, conduct threat modeling and vulnerability analysis, and maintain comprehensive software documentation. You will also support the integration and deployment of software solutions and contribute to the continuous improvement of software development processes.
About You
Required:
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in software development.
- Proven experience in software development security, including secure SDLC practices, threat modeling, and vulnerability assessment.
- Demonstrable experience writing, testing, and debugging software for hardware platforms.
- Experience with U.S. Government contracts and familiarity with government standards and procurement processes.
- In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
- Experience with software version control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex software and hardware integration issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred:
- Experience with specific industry standards relevant to government or aerospace/defense projects (NIST 800-series).
- Familiarity with encryption technologies and secure data handling practices.
- Experience working in Agile development environments.
- Knowledge of systems engineering principles.
- Experience implementing CMMC.
- Direct experience with working in an organization that contracts with the US Government.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $180k–$215k plus equity grant.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401k retirement plan.
- Short & long term disability and life insurance.
- Three weeks paid vacation for new employees.
- 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time, and paid parental leave.
Muon Space
Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. Our revolutionary, integrated technology stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time-to-orbit and superior constellation remote sensing performance. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.
United States