Embedded Software Engineer El Segundo, CA

Gengalactic; El Segundo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Gengalactic is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop critical flight software for our product fleet, including missions planned for 2026 and 2027. You will own many aspects of embedded and flight software development, testing, qualification, and deployment, collaborating with hardware and avionics engineers.

You should bring 2+ years of aerospace-focused software development, strong C/C++ skills, and experience with RTOS, Git, and Python.

Qualifications

• BS in computer science, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or similar degree.
• 2+ years of experience in software development, preferably aerospace.
• 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 and hazard/root cause analysis.
• Experience with safety standards and formal certification processes (NASA/FAA/etc).

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver core flight software meeting system and performance requirements (latency, jitter, control frequency).
• Own embedded software for microcontrollers and similar.
• Implement, test, and integrate flight software for algorithms, command/telemetry, mission management, health/status, fault management.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Rust

Grafana

Debugging & optimization

First-principles problem solving

Hazard analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering

Tools

Git

RTOS

Satellite communications protocols

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