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General Galactic develops spacecraft propulsion that runs on water, splitting it into hydrogen and oxygen for chemical thrust and pairing that with electric propulsion. It is based in the Los Angeles area, and its openings cover electric propulsion, avionics and power electronics.

$150k–$250k/yr

Typical pay, live

, the SpaceJobs.Now board shows 18 open General Galactic roles; typical pay across them is $150k to $250k a year (median $165k).

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About General Galactic

Spacecraft propulsion that runs on water. It pays $150k–$250k/yr typically (median $165k/yr).

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18 open roles on General Galactic, independently checked 30 Oct 2026.

Getting paid

Paid as an employee on General Galactic's own payroll (salaried or hourly, as each posting states).

Who can apply

Los Angeles area, CA

What General Galactic pays

From current postings · as of 30 Oct 2026
$150k–$250k/yrTypical pay, live

Median $165k/yr, taken across 16 postings with a stated rate. Posted rates go as low as $85k/yr and as high as $300k/yr.

Measured from 16 distinct posted rates, at this employer, each as a year's pay (an hourly rate × 2,080 hours). 2 of the 18 listings open here post no pay at all.

Kind of workOpen rolesTypical pay
Mechanical5$150k–$212k/yr
Avionics3$190k–$248k/yr
Flight Software3$180k–$244k/yr
Programs & Business2$110k–$160k/yr1 rate
Propulsion2$85k–$200k/yr2 rates
other1No rate stated
Software & IT1$100k–$180k/yr1 rate
Systems & Test1$150k–$300k/yr1 rate

Best-paid General Galactic openings today

All 18 by pay

“Typical” here means the 25th percentile of what roles pay (the middle of each posted range, as a year's pay: an hourly rate counts at 2,080 hours, 40 a week for 52 weeks) to the 90th-percentile posted top; every role list on this site uses that one definition. Our methods page explains where each pay number comes from and how sure we are of it.

The work General Galactic hires for

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Propulsion & Engines2 open hereAvionics & Electrical3 open hereSystems, Integration & Test1 open hereMechanical, Structures & Thermal5 open hereFlight Software & GNC3 open hereManufacturing & Technicians

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Frequently asked questions

What does General Galactic do?

Spacecraft propulsion that runs on water.

How much does General Galactic pay?

Openings at General Galactic pay $150k–$250k/yr in the usual case, and the midpoint sits at $165k/yr. We take both from the 16 current postings with a stated rate. The lowest posted rate is $85k/yr; the highest is $300k/yr.

What is it like to work at General Galactic?

General Galactic pays $150k–$250k/yr typically (median $165k/yr).

Which locations does General Galactic hire in?

Los Angeles area, CA

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