Embedded Software Engineer

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 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 may include:

• 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

Successful applicants should have most of the following:

• 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

Your salary and incentives will be determined individually on the basis of the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

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

This position requires access to information protected under US export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, US person status (including US citizens, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted U.S. asylum status, or individuals admitted in U.S. refugee status) is a required qualification for this position.

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.

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.