Embedded Software Engineer

Stanford Climate Ventures; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

PTO

401k

Stock options

Job summary

General Galactic is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop critical software for their spacecraft. The role involves ownership over embedded software for microcontrollers, implementing real-time algorithms, and collaborating with a technical team on aerospace applications.

Qualified candidates will have a BS degree and at least 2 years of software development experience, preferably in aerospace. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, PTO, 401k, and stock options.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in software development, preferably in aerospace applications.
• Experience with satellite communications protocols is a plus.
• Strong debugging and optimization skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver core flight software for General Galactic missions.
• Collaborate with engineers to support the full product development lifecycle.
• Lead the development of testing systems for real-time applications.

Skills

C/C++

Git

Python

RTOS environments

Microcontroller architectures

Education

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

Tools

Grafana

Rust

Job description

About General Galactic

General Galactic designs, builds, and flies advanced spacecraft that redefine what’s possible beyond Earth. Led by former SpaceX, Varda, Impulse, and Relativity engineers, our vision is to dominate cislunar space and build the railway to Mars – expanding access to high‑energy orbits and enabling the next generation of missions along the way. Based in Los Angeles, California, we’re leveraging our paradigm‑shifting water‑based technology to reshape the space domain for good.

Job Description

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will work closely with a focused technical team to develop critical software for our product fleet, including missions flying in 2026 and 2027. You’ll have extreme ownership over your work, move quickly, and operate with high agency. As we grow, there will be opportunities to expand your role with the company. You will contribute to all, and own many, aspects of embedded and flight software development, testing, qualification, and deployment for General Galactic missions and vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver core flight software with a focus on meeting system and performance requirements such as latency, jitter, & control frequency
• Own embedded software for microcontrollers and similar
• Implement, test, and integrate flight software for key algorithms, command and telemetry, mission management, health and status, and fault management in a real‑time software framework
• Write clean, efficient, and testable code for real‑time and safety‑critical applications
• Implement communication protocols (UDP, multicast, Ethernet, etc.)
• Collaborate with hardware and avionics engineers to support full product development lifecycle
• Manage clear and concise documentation for code, ConOps, etc.
• Collaborate with GNC engineers to integrate complex algorithms for vehicle ops
• Lead the development and performance of testing, including hardware‑in‑the‑loop, hardware‑out‑of‑the‑loop, simulation, qualification, and automated test systems

Requirements

• BS in computer science, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or similar degree
• 2+ years of experience in development of software, with preference for aerospace applications
• Demonstrated experience with C/C++, Git, Python, Grafana, Rust, or similar
• Experience with RTOS environments and satellite communications protocols
• Understanding of microcontroller architectures and interfaces
• Skilled in debugging and optimization (as well as hazard analysis and root cause analysis)
• Experience with developing software to a safety standard and achieving formal certification with a governing body (e.g. NASA, FAA, FDA, etc.)
• Experience in a fast‑paced startup environment or similar
• First‑principles approach to problem solving even with incomplete or partial information

Salary and Incentives

Salary and incentives will be determined individually on the basis of job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, vision, dental, PTO, 401k, stock options, and more.

EEO Statement

General Galactic Technologies Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.