Embedded Flight Software Engineer for Spacecraft

Gengalactic; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k

Stock options

PTO

Job summary

General Galactic Technologies Corporation seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to design and implement flight-critical software for next-generation spacecraft. You will own substantial portions of code, work with RTOS, and collaborate with hardware and avionics teams in a fast-paced startup environment.

The role emphasizes real-time safety-critical development, testing (HIL/HOT), and documentation. Candidates should have strong C/C++, Python, and Git skills, plus experience with flight software

Qualifications

• BS in computer science/engineering or similar.
• 2+ years in software development, preferably aerospace.
• Proficient with C/C++, Git, Python, Grafana, Rust.
• Experience with RTOS environments and satellite communications protocols.
• Understanding of microcontroller architectures.
• Strong debugging and optimization skills.
• Experience with safety standards and formal certification processes.
• Fast-paced startup experience.
• Problem solving with incomplete information.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver flight software with real-time constraints.
• Own embedded software for microcontrollers.
• Implement, test, and integrate flight software modules.
• Write clean, testable code for safety-critical applications.
• Implement communication protocols (UDP, multicast, Ethernet).
• Collaborate with hardware and avionics across the lifecycle.
• Documentation for code and concepts (ConOps, etc.).
• Collaborate with GNC to integrate complex algorithms.
• Lead testing efforts including hardware-in-the-loop and simulations.

Education

BS in computer science, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or similar degree

Tools

C/C++

Python

Git

Grafana

Rust

RTOS environments

satellite communications protocols

Job description

General Galactic Technologies Corporation seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to design and implement flight-critical software for next-generation spacecraft. You will own substantial portions of code, work with RTOS, and collaborate with hardware and avionics teams in a fast-paced startup environment.

The role emphasizes real-time safety-critical development, testing (HIL/HOT), and documentation. Candidates should have strong C/C++, Python, and Git skills, plus experience with flight software