Who We Are:
Inversion builds advanced reentry systems to deliver next-generation capabilities from space.
 
Our mission is to make Earth radically more accessible by turning Low-Earth Orbit into an on-demand logistics domain. We see space not as a destination, but as a platform — one that unlocks unprecedented speed and global reach.
 
Our spacecraft are designed to deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under an hour, operating through extreme reentry conditions and landing with high precision. These systems open the door to new ways of testing, delivering, and operating at hypersonic speeds.
 
Inherently dual-use, our technology is built to meet urgent national security needs while laying the groundwork for future commercial applications. Backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, and working with partners such as the U.S. Space Force and NASA, Inversion is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space-based defense and logistics.

What You'll Do:
As a Senior Electromechanical Engineer at Inversion, you will own the design, analysis, and qualification of complex electromechanical systems that operate in the extreme environments of space and atmospheric re-entry. You will bridge electrical and mechanical disciplines to develop integrated solutions including actuators, sensors, mechanisms, avionics enclosures, and thermal management systems critical to vehicle performance and mission success.

This role demands a hands-on engineer who can move fluidly between detailed design work, first-principles analysis, hardware testing, and cross-functional collaboration. You will work closely with avionics, structures, propulsion, and GNC teams to ensure seamless integration of electromechanical assemblies into our next-generation spacecraft, Arc. You will be a key member of the Avionics team, reporting to the Director of Engineering, Avionics.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop flight-critical electromechanical systems including actuators, deployment mechanisms, separation systems, valves, sensors, and thermal control devices from concept through flight qualification

• Lead mechanical design and packaging of avionics enclosures, sensor mounting systems, and harnessing routes with consideration for mass optimization, thermal management, vibration isolation, and manufacturability

• Perform detailed structural, thermal, and electromagnetic analysis using FEA and analytical methods to validate designs against spaceflight environments

• Develop and execute comprehensive test campaigns including functional testing, environmental qualification (vibration, shock, thermal/thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC), life cycle testing, and acceptance testing

• Create detailed engineering drawings, assembly procedures, interface control documents (ICDs), and design specifications

• Work hands-on with fabrication, assembly, and integration teams to build, troubleshoot, and iterate on hardware rapidly

• Drive design reviews and present technical trade studies to inform architecture and component selection decisions

• Collaborate with electrical engineers to optimize PCB layouts, connector selections, and cable routing for reliability and performance

• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors for custom component procurement, ensuring adherence to schedule and technical requirements

• Support vehicle integration activities and provide technical expertise during assembly, test, and launch operations

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline

• Typically, 5+ years of professional experience designing and testing electromechanical systems for aerospace, defense, or similarly demanding applications

• Experience with PCB schematic capture and board layout using ECAD software such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or similar

• Strong mechanical design skills with proficiency in 3D CAD software (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar)

• Hands-on experience with structural and thermal analysis using FEA tools (Ansys, Abaqus, NASTRAN, or equivalent)

• Demonstrated ability designing for harsh environments including vacuum, extreme temperatures, vibration, shock, and radiation

• Deep understanding of mechanical systems including mechanisms, actuators, fasteners, bearings, seals, and material properties

• Working knowledge of electrical systems including power distribution, sensors, motor control, and basic circuit design

• Experience with environmental testing and qualification programs for flight hardware

• Proficiency creating detailed engineering drawings with GD&T and technical documentation

• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams

• Proven track record of delivering hardware from concept to flight or equivalent high-stakes deployment

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with spacecraft mechanisms such as deployment systems, separation mechanisms, solar array drives, or gimbal systems

• Knowledge of spacecraft thermal control systems including heat pipes, radiators, heaters, and MLI

• Background in high-reliability or safety-critical system design with formal FMEA, fault tolerance, or redundancy implementation

• Familiarity with propulsion system components including valves, pressure vessels, feed systems, and fluid interfaces

• Experience with servo motor control systems, stepper motors, or voice coil actuators

• Understanding of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and grounding/shielding design principles

• Proficiency with scripting languages (Python, MATLAB) for analysis automation and data processing

• Experience with additive manufacturing and advanced manufacturing techniques for aerospace applications

• Knowledge of radiation effects on materials and electronics

• Prior work in fast-paced startup environments or small multidisciplinary teams

• Hands-on experience with vehicle integration, launch site operations, or mission support

Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in-office presence.

_{The California annual base salary for this role is currently $137,000-$193,000. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data.  Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.} 

Who We Are: 

Inversion builds advanced reentry systems to deliver next-generation capabilities from space.
 
Our mission is to make Earth radically more accessible by turning Low-Earth Orbit into an on-demand logistics domain. We see space not as a destination, but as a platform — one that unlocks unprecedented speed and global reach.
 
Our spacecraft are designed to deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under an hour, operating through extreme reentry conditions and landing with high precision. These systems open the door to new ways of testing, delivering, and operating at hypersonic speeds.
 
Inherently dual-use, our technology is built to meet urgent national security needs while laying the groundwork for future commercial applications. Backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, and working with partners such as the U.S. Space Force and NASA, Inversion is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space-based defense and logistics.

What You'll Do:

As a Harness Design Engineer II on the Avionics team, you will contribute to harness design and integration activities from conceptual design to system integration – including component selection, process development, qualification, and production. By demonstrating proficiency in all phases of harness design, this interdisciplinary role offers growth opportunities and exposure to subsystem- and system-level design through collaboration with cross-disciplinary stakeholders. This role reports to the Director of Engineering, Avionics.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.

• 2-3 years of professional experience in wire harness design, electrical systems design, or hands on harness manufacturing.

• Ability to read/interpret electrical schematics and mechanical layout drawings.

• Understanding of wire gauge selection, current carrying capacity, and voltage drop calculations.

• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar) for harness design and routing.

• Experience creating wiring diagrams, routing in 3D, and producing 2D drawings for production harnesses.

• Ability to generate and maintain accurate technical documentation in accordance with engineering standards.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical work at design reviews.

• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and manufacturing/integration personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace, defense, or spacecraft electrical systems.

• Experience with NX CAD software specifically.

• Hands-on experience with development and test harness design for qualification testing.

• Experience developing or contributing to Interface Control Documents (ICDs).

• Experience designing harness mounts, brackets, and secondary structures.

• Proficiency/certification in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.

• Experience supporting harness production, manufacturing processes, and vehicle integration activities.

• Exposure to R&D investigations or trade studies focused on design optimization, mass reduction, or cost savings.

• Familiarity with re-entry vehicle systems or high-reliability electrical systems.

• Understanding of signal routing optimization techniques.

The California annual base wage for this role is currently $106,000 - $150,000.  Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data.  Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.  

Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in office presence.

Who We Are: 

Eras of humanity can often be defined by a dominant transportation mode - horse drawn chariots, ocean going boats, or aircraft. These were spurred by a small group of people rigorously focused on building technology to achieve faster access to more of the world. 

We seek to usher in a new era of humanity defined by universal access to the whole globe free of borders and the presence of a routine way from space to Earth. To do this, we are building highly maneuverable re-entry vehicles that can loiter in orbit before precision landing back on Earth.

What You'll Do:

As a Senior Avionics Engineer, you will be personally responsible for the architecture and implementation of the core avionics elements for Inversion's next-generation vehicles. This position requires a highly motivated engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can execute with autonomy. You will help define the foundation of Inversion's avionics architecture while setting the technical standards for future team growth.

You will be a key member of the Avionics team, reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, Avionics. Our engineers are responsible for the complete lifecycle of the hardware they create, including development, testing, and integration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop complete avionics systems, including architecture, design, integration, and verification, from initial concept through delivery of qualified hardware

• Lead the technical execution of avionics hardware builds, including PCB design, harnessing, embedded systems, and environmental qualification

• Collaborate with propulsion, guidance and control, thermal and software teams to ensure seamless integration and performance of avionics systems

• Develop, lead, and own digital, analog, and mixed-signal circuit board designs

• Implement robust design and test processes that ensure reliability and safety of your designs

• Qualify your designs through environmental testing including vibration, shock, TCYC, and TVAC testing

• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to manage component selection, testing, and delivery schedules

• Lead and present trade studies to shape the architecture and design

• Maintain accurate design documentation, test plans, and reports, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills

• Contribute to flight software architecture design

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field

• Typically, 5+ years of professional experience in the design, build, and test cycle for satellite and spacecraft flight computer hardware

• Proficiency executing thorough mixed-signal and digital circuit simulations

• Demonstrated ability designing PCBAs using Altium Designer or other board design software

• Hands-on work implementing mixed-signal PCBs with digital communications (UART, I2C, SPI, RS422, RS485, CAN, PCIe, Ethernet, etc.)

• Background in fault-tolerant and failover-capable electronics design

• Proven ability designing test systems and developing test plans for multidisciplinary systems

• Strong understanding of requirements, systems design, and test methods for space, launch, and/or reentry environments including thermal, vibration, shock, EMI/EMC, and radiation

• Proficient using common laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, and data acquisition systems

• Proven track record of delivering high-visibility designs resulting from rigorous methodology

Desired Qualifications:

• Background in high-reliability and/or safety-critical systems for spacecraft or automotive applications

• Knowledge of radiation-hardened or rad-tolerant system design

• Demonstrated ability implementing advanced microprocessors and support structures, including DRAM, power distribution, NAND flash, and other peripherals

• Understanding of unique design requirements for long-duration orbital missions

• Knowledge of common spacecraft ADCS sensors and propulsion components (star trackers, reaction wheels, thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), pressure transducers, solenoid valves, etc.)

• Experience with video system development and integration

• Proficiency with software and scripting languages such as C/C++, Python, or Rust

• Proficiency with RTL languages such as VHDL or Verilog

• Prior work in startups and small independent teams

Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in-office presence.

_{The California annual base salary for this role is currently $137,000-$193,000. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data.  Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.}