Embedded Software Engineer El Segundo, CA

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Gengalactic