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title: 'Lead Security Officer at SpaceX'
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# Lead Security Officer at SpaceX

- **Company:** SpaceX
- **Location:** Starbase, TX
- **Posted:** 2026-10-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-20
- **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8889168002?gh_jid=8889168002

## 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.

## LEAD SECURITY OFFICER

The Lead Security Officer is an elite security professional who performs advanced physical security assessments and threat simulations to test the defenses of SpaceX facilities and assets. Your expertise will help identify vulnerabilities and improve the overall security posture of the organization. This role requires a unique blend of physical security expertise, tactical training, and analytical skills, with the ability to make split-second decisions in high-stress environments.

## RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Red Team Operations:
- Conduct physical security assessments and penetration testing of SpaceX facilities, including buildings, data centers, and other critical infrastructure.
- Develop and execute complex threat scenarios to test the effectiveness of security measures, including access control, surveillance, and alarm systems.
- Collaborate with security teams to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Special Operations:
- Provide rapid response capabilities to support security incidents, including but not limited to, intrusions, breaches, or other high-risk situations.
- Work closely with security personnel to contain and resolve incidents, ensuring the safety of personnel and assets.
- Develop and maintain security protocols, procedures, and training programs to ensure readiness and effectiveness.
- Threat Assessment and Analysis:
- Conduct research and analysis to identify potential threats to SpaceX facilities and assets, including insider threats, terrorism, and cyber-physical attacks.
- Develop and maintain threat profiles, including adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
- Collaborate with intelligence teams to stay informed about emerging threats and trends.
- Decision-Making in High-Stress Environments:
- Make split-second decisions in high-stress environments, prioritizing the safety of personnel and assets.
- Apply analytical and critical thinking skills to rapidly assess situations and develop effective response strategies.
- Maintain a calm and focused demeanor in high-pressure situations, ensuring effective communication and coordination with team members.
- Training and Exercises:
- Develop and conduct training exercises for security personnel, including scenario-based training, tabletop exercises, and live-fire drills.Design and execute complex security exercises to test response procedures, including SWAT deployments and incident response.
- Evaluate exercise outcomes and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Additional Duties:
- Maintain a high level of physical fitness and proficiency in tactical skills, including firearms, hand-to-hand combat, and tactical driving.
- Stay up-to-date with industry best practices, emerging threats, and advances in security technology.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including security, engineering, and facilities management, to ensure a holistic approach to security.

## BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- 5+ years of experience in the military, law enforcement, overseas security contracting, or advanced corporate security realm.
- 1+ years of experience with executive protection, mobile asset protection, or emergency response team experience.

## PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

- Completed training in SWAT operations, including tactical response and crisis management, or military special operations.
- Proficiency in firearms, defensive tactics, and tactical driving.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as security management, criminology, or international relations.
- Experience in red teaming, penetration testing, or threat assessment.
- Combat medic, EMT-B, or paramedic related experience.
- Advanced medical emergency training (TCCC/TECC/Combat Lifesaver).
- Familiarity with security protocols, including access control, surveillance, and alarm systems.
- Knowledge of threat intelligence, including insider threats, terrorism, and cyber-physical attacks.
- Experience with exercise design and execution, including scenario-based training and tabletop exercises.
- Computer based proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with minimal supervision.

## ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Availability to work any schedule needed, to include overtime, nights, weekends and rotating.
- Position is subject to enhanced pre-employment screening, including a background check, psychological test, bi-annual physical fitness test, and a drug and alcohol test.
- Position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
- Ability and willingness to occasionally stand in a static position for extended periods.
- Willingness to travel up to 15% of time in support of SpaceX Security requirements should the need arise.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Possess or be eligible for a valid state security officer license.
- Eligible for a US Government security clearance.
- Ability to effectively execute duties in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain.

## 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](https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987).

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.

## About SpaceX

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft while building a global satellite broadband network and AI infrastructure to enable interplanetary life.
- **Entity Type**: Public (Nasdaq: SPCX) – IPO priced at $135/share on June 12, 2026
- **Headquarters**: Starbase, Texas (primary); Hawthorne, California (historical headquarters)
- **Founded**: 2002
- **Founders**: Elon Musk

## Core Business
- **Industries**: Aerospace & Defense, Spaceflight, Satellite Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence
- **Target Customers**: Government (NASA, U.S. Armed Forces, international agencies), Commercial satellite operators, Broadband consumers (Starlink), Defense/intelligence (Starshield)
- **Mission**: To make humanity multiplanetary by building the integrated hardware and software infrastructure of the future across space, connectivity, and AI.

## Products & Services
- **Falcon 9**: Reusable two-stage rocket – the world’s most launched orbital rocket, with over 630 successful first-stage reflights.
- **Falcon Heavy**: Heavy-lift launch vehicle composed of three Falcon 9 cores; capable of lifting nearly 64 metric tons to orbit.
- **Starship**: Fully reusable super-heavy launch vehicle and spacecraft (largest ever built) designed for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
- **Dragon 2**: Crew and cargo spacecraft used for NASA Commercial Crew and private missions to the ISS and beyond.
- **Starlink**: Low-Earth-orbit satellite constellation providing high-speed, low-latency broadband internet to over 10.3 million people globally.
- **Starshield**: Military-grade satellite services for national security and defense customers.
- **SpaceXAI**: Division focused on AI compute infrastructure, frontier models, and real-time data processing (including AI compute satellites).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Conflicting reports – Internal share offer in 2025 valued SpaceX at **$800 billion**; IPO pricing (June 2026) implied a market capitalization of approximately **$75 billion** for the shares offered.
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of **$15.0 billion** (2025); total funding raised **$15.2 billion** across 56 rounds.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Google (led $1B Series G), Intesa Sanpaolo, NASA, U.S. Space Force, and numerous institutional investors.
- **Growth Signals**: Employee headcount of **11,387** (monthly growth +2.5%); **1,671 active job postings**; Falcon 9 launch cadence of 1–3 per week; Starlink subscriber base covering ~10.3 million people; recent acquisition of xAI (February 2026).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Full reusability**: Only company with a fleet of reusable orbital rockets (Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy), dramatically lowering per-launch cost.
- **Vertical integration**: Designs, manufactures, and operates its own rockets, spacecraft, satellite constellation, and AI platform – enabling rapid iteration and cost control.
- **Scale and reliability**: More orbital launches per year than any other provider (public or private); proven track record with NASA and DoD.
- **First-mover in commercial spaceflight**: Established crew transport, satellite internet, and now AI compute in orbit.

## Strategic Focus
- **Starship development**: Complete testing and operational deployment of the fully reusable Starship system for lunar (Artemis) and Mars missions.
- **Starlink expansion**: Grow subscriber base, launch V3 satellites, and extend mobile and direct-to-cell services.
- **AI integration**: Leverage SpaceXAI for on-orbit compute and real-time data analytics; build AI compute satellites.
- **Interplanetary infrastructure**: Develop technologies for sustained human presence on the Moon and Mars.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven culture**: Employees directly contribute to making life multiplanetary – “hard work and innovative solutions result in big gains.”
- **Impactful projects**: Work on reusable rockets, crewed spacecraft, global broadband, and AI systems that are actively changing the space industry.
- **Compensation**: Competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, and equity packages.
- **Work locations**: Primary campuses in Hawthorne, CA and Starbase, TX (with additional sites in Cape Canaveral, FL and Vandenberg, CA). Roles span engineering, software, manufacturing, and support.
- **Engineering culture**: Merit-based, fast-paced, with high ownership; top talent sourced from Tesla, Boeing, NASA JPL, and other aerospace leaders.
- **Open roles**: Over 1,600 active positions across software, AI, avionics, propulsion, supply chain, and more – including internships.

## Sources
1. [SpaceX Careers Page](https://www.spacex.com/careers)
2. [LinkedIn – SpaceX Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/spacex)
3. [SpaceX IPO Factsheet (PDF)](https://content.spacex.com/cms-assets/FINAL_Documents%20and%20Updates/SpaceX%20IPO_Factsheet.pdf)
4. [SpaceX IPO Pricing Press Release](https://ir.spacex.com/updates/releases-details/2026/Space-Exploration-Technologies-Corp--Announces-Pricing-of-Initial-Public-Offering/default.aspx)
5. [SpaceX Jobs Board (Greenhouse)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/spacex)

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