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General Galactic logoGeneral Galactic$110,000–$160,000/yrEl Segundo, CAPosted 1mo ago
  • ITAR / US person

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## 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 This is for an exceptional operator who can support a wide variety of internal and external business development programs.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who can engage across commercial, government, and civil space partnerships and build strong relationships with new potential customers. Additionally, this role will support internal program development and may frequently be asked to support one-off high agility efforts. Significant travel (~50%) is likely with this role.

As the company grows, this role will have significant ownership and say in the development of the General Galactic product and mission fleet, and help to enable a multiplanetary future. ## Responsibilities may include - Special projects and programs under the direction of the CEO & CTO - Sourcing, capturing, and securing business with the United States Government, including NASA, the Space Force, Space Command, NRO, and broader military and intelligence enterprise. - Spearhead new programs and proposals for government customers - Work with the business and customer-facing team to drive product decisions - Maintain high-performing startup pace and quality of execution. - Maintain a strong culture around ownership, speed, high standards, and first-principles reasoning ## Successful applicants should have most of the following - 1+ years of experience in venture capital, tech startups, or accelerators - Demonstrated ability to personally solve hard problems and make sound decisions under uncertainty ‍ ‍The expected base salary range for this position is $110,000–$160,000.

This range reflects our good-faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting.

Actual compensation will depend on factors such as level, relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. ‍Benefits include medical/vision/dental/PTO/401k/stock options, and more! ‍Very brief statements of fit/interest in this role are encouraged, please send to careers@gengalactic.com. ‍ ‍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. ‍ #LI-DNI

From General Galactic's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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