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Flight Software Engineer — Real-Time Spacecraft Autonomy

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General Galactic Technologies Corporation is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to join a focused technical team building software for our product fleet, including missions planned for 2026 and 2027. You will own substantial portions of flight software development, testing, qualification, and deployment across multiple vehicles.

You’ll collaborate with propulsion, avionics, and GNC engineers, design real-time frameworks, implement space-to-ground protocols, and create simulation tools to

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