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Senior Product Security Engineer

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world's best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Role

• Audit embedded devices to identify security vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
• Lead security initiatives and serve as a point of contact for secure software development.
• Conduct security research and risk assessments on our products, focusing on cryptographic implementations and protocols.
• Provide expert guidance and support in the implementation of security measures.
• Collaborate with vendors, partners, and other Astranis software engineers to implement effective remediation strategies.
• Perform risk assessments to identify and prioritize threats.
• Lead design teams in developing secure systems and ensure our products are implemented to a high security standard.
• Collaborate with software development teams to design and implement technical solutions that address identified risks.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on security.
• Strong investigative, analytical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with secure architecture design for embedded devices.
• Security expertise as a software specialist in one or more of: C, C++, ARM, cryptography, PKI.
• Proven experience in threat modeling and security assessments, with commensurate ability in offensive security.
• Expert proficiency in software development, including auditing and writing secure code.
• Strong knowledge of security best practices and frameworks.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

What we offer: All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is just one component of Astranis's total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals. Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

Base Salary

$180,000 - $240,000 USD

Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.