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 member of our Mission Management team, you will serve as the primary point of contact for customers from early capabilities studies through launch, on-orbit operations, re-entry, and recovery. You will support new business proposals from initial requirements verification through mission design, vehicle development, and testing. You will work directly with the engineering team from diverse fields to quickly iterate on solutions and ensure customer requirements are met. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead all programmatic aspects from contract award through integration, integrated test, launch, on-orbit operations, and re-entry, ensuring contract requirements are met. 
• Support multiple programs and competing priorities concurrently. 
• Support proposal efforts to align new efforts with long-term strategic vision and engineering objectives, and to ensure contract requirements are executable. 
• Interface with internal engineering, management, and production teams to ensure on-time execution and success of the mission. 
• Collaborate with engineering to understand vehicle readiness and how changes impact requirements, risk, and launch dates. 
• Work closely with the Business Development team to support proposal generation and coordinate mission activities with overall business activities. 
• Lead technical projects from contract signature through mission completion. 
• Work with the customer to mitigate and resolve technical and programmatic issues that arise with a success-oriented approach and resolution. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline. 
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary engineering team building space-flight hardware. 
• Experience acting as the primary interface of a company and program to an external customer. 
• Typically 9+ years of experience in program management, project management, systems engineering, or operations with a focus on customer experience. 
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in an engineering discipline. 
• Experience in working with government customers or acquisitions. 
• 12+ years applicable experience. 
• Strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to tailor communications to the audience. 
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, team building, and people management skills. 
• Excellent technical writing skills especially involving multi-party interface specifications. 
• Excellent communication skills to deal with the customer at the technical and management level as well as the internal engineering team. 

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 $161,000 - $221,000.  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 Will Do:

As a Senior Regulatory Engineer at Inversion Space, you will serve as the primary interface between our reentry spacecraft program and the complex regulatory landscape governing commercial spaceflight operations. You will lead our regulatory compliance strategy, ensuring our spacecraft and operations meet all FAA Part 450 requirements, DOD approvals, and international regulations. Working at the intersection of aerospace technology and government oversight, you will build and maintain critical relationships with the FAA, DoD, international partners, and other regulatory bodies while guiding our cross-functional teams through the licensing and approval processes. This role is essential to enabling Inversion Space's mission of revolutionizing space logistics and return capabilities. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary liaison with the FAA to ensure compliance with federal launch and reentry regulations (14 CFR Part 450) 
• Navigate and address international spaceflight regulations and coordinate with international partners 
• Coordinate with FAA Air Traffic Control, U.S. Coast Guard, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), and international regulatory authorities 
• Manage FCC spectrum licensing applications and compliance for spacecraft communications systems 
• Develop and maintain regulatory strategy aligned with company mission objectives 
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with landing site operators and facility stakeholders 
• Manage outside vendors and consultants for specialized regulatory needs 
• Act as team liaison to ensure operational processes align with license approvals, industry guidance, and best practices 
• Represent the company's interests in regulatory working groups, rulemaking bodies, and industry coalitions 
• Manage technical and programmatic risks, developing effective mitigation plans with cross-functional collaborators 
• Coordinate with stakeholders in the preparation of data packages and documentation required for compliance activities 

Required Qualifications: 

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the aerospace or similar regulated industry 
• Demonstrated expertise in 14 CFR Part 450, Part 460, Part 440, and related regulation sets 
• Proven experience participating in leading industry or regulatory initiatives (e.g., COMSTAC, Commercial Spaceflight Federation, SpARC) 
• Strong project management skills with a demonstrated history of delivering results on schedule 
• Ability to multitask and effectively manage several parallel projects concurrently 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster positive relationships with team members, government stakeholders, and external partners 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in aerospace or similar regulated industry 
• Experience in mission assurance or aerospace operations 
• Familiarity with cross-domain regulatory concerns including airspace integration, spectrum licensing, and spaceflight safety 
• Previous experience with DOD spaceflight approval processes 
• Experience with reentry vehicles, launch vehicles, or spacecraft regulatory approvals 
• Understanding of payload integration regulatory requirements 
• Advanced degree in engineering, policy, or related field 

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 Senior Quality Inspector at Inversion, you will serve as a critical line of defense in ensuring that every component, assembly, and system we build meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and precision. You will perform dimensional and geometric inspections on metallic and non-metallic aerospace parts using coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), laser tracking machines, and other similar tools. You will interpret complex engineering drawings and apply a deep understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5 to verify first-article, in-process, and final inspection requirements. You will be responsible for creating and reviewing Inspection Plans, First Article Inspection Reports per AS9102, and Non-Conformance Reports. You will work closely with manufacturing engineers, design engineers, internal manufacturing teams, and external suppliers to disposition discrepant hardware, drive root cause and corrective action, and support continuous improvement initiatives. You will also contribute to the development and refinement of inspection procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation to support our growing production cadence. From incoming inspection through final acceptance, your attention to detail and technical expertise will directly underpin the reliability and mission success of Inversion’s flight hardware.

This role reports to the Director of Manufacturing

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or technical certification preferred.
• 7+ years of hands-on quality inspection experience within aerospace, aviation, defense, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency operating and programming CMM equipment, including Brown & Sharpe PC-DMIS systems, Portable CMM platforms, FARO arm, and Leica laser tracker systems utilizing Verisurf software.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, 3D models, specifications, and inspection criteria for complex machined and assembly components.
• Experience inspecting precision machined aerospace hardware and assemblies utilizing conventional inspection tools including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, thread gauges, and related metrology equipment.
• Hands-on experience creating and executing inspection programs and supporting source inspections with aerospace customers.
• Experience preparing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in accordance with AS9102 requirements.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 quality management systems, internal audit support, and quality process compliance.
• Experience reviewing and processing nonconformances in collaboration with MRB teams.
• Familiarity with FAA regulatory requirements, including 8130-3 documentation, PMA supplements, and conformity inspections.
• Strong documentation skills with high attention to detail and traceability requirements.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, and customer representatives in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Qualifications

• FAA DMIR and/or ODA Unit Member (UM) experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting Boeing, commercial airline, military, or spaceflight programs.
• Experience supporting source inspections and direct customer interface activities.
• Background performing conformity inspections for static and dynamic aerospace test programs, including 16G sled testing and occupant injury test setups.
• Experience supporting internal quality audits and maintaining QMS procedures.
• Familiarity with export compliance requirements, bilateral agreements, and FAA Dynamic Regulatory System processes.
• Experience in both receiving inspection and final inspection environments.
• Exposure to portable metrology systems, laser tracking, and advanced inspection technologies.
• Experience working in high-mix, low-volume aerospace manufacturing environments with tight quality and delivery requirements.

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 $46 - 58 an hour.  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 Senior Avionics Electromechanical Technician, you will play a critical hands-on role in bringing Inversion's avionics systems from design to reality. Working with minimal supervision, you will lead the ground-up assembly of flight and development hardware, integrating PCBAs, connectors, harnessing, thermal interfaces, fasteners, and enclosures while independently interpreting engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions.

You will operate at the intersection of rapid R&D prototyping and rigorous production manufacturing, requiring agility to shift between scrappy, fast-iteration development builds and disciplined, process-driven flight hardware production. You'll partner with design engineers to quickly build and test new concepts with real-time feedback, then transition to implementing robust manufacturing processes with strict configuration control—all while keeping a foot in the R&D world.

Your expertise in PCBA rework and inspection per IPC-A-610 and J-STD-0001 standards ensures every unit meets flight-readiness requirements. Beyond assembly, you'll shape manufacturing excellence by creating Process Plans, Standard Operating Procedures, and documentation that define how avionics are built at Inversion. You will serve as the key technical bridge between engineering intent and manufacturing execution, rapidly troubleshooting issues and implementing improvements to ensure cutting-edge designs meet the rigorous standards required for flight hardware.

This role reports to the Director of Engineering, Avionics.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED. 

• 5+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing, with hands-on expertise in both PCBA rework and electromechanical assembly

• Strong mechanical assembly skills, including torque tools, bonding, and integration of electronics into enclosures or chassis

• Comfortable reading and interpreting complex electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and assembly documentation

• Be able to manufacture components to a high workmanship standard, including some soldering and wire harnessing.

• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail; capable of documenting build issues clearly and contributing to root cause investigations

• Professional experience in debugging and conducting basic electrical tests. 

• Track record of attention to detail, good craftsmanship, and taking pride in your work. 

• Track record of safe work habits. 

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted. 

• Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces. 

• Ability to work non-standard shifts, overtime, and weekends as required. 

• Position may require extended work hours and weekend work.

• Ability to pass vision/color requirements per NASA-STD-8739.6B Section 5.7.6

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with standards like IPC-A-620, J-STD-001, NASA-STD-8739, or equivalent aerospace wiring quality programs.

• Experience with aerospace or space-grade harness manufacturing and vehicle hardware.

• Familiarity with running HiPot tests and developing test procedures.

• Experience with traceability and build documentation systems (MES, ERP) - Manufacturo, Eplison3, Ion, First Resance, or equivalent.

• Experience assembling test racks, HITL testbeds, or equivalent test systems.

• Experience supporting avionics qualification campaigns and testing (shock, vibe, thermal cycle)

• Proficient in aerospace PCBA hand soldering and rework to IPC-A-610/J-STD-001 Class 3 and IPC-7711/7721 standards (or NASA-STD-8739), including fine-pitch SMT and through-hole repair.

• Cleanroom, ESD, and FOD compliance experience.

• Startup experience and strong team player.

The California annual base wage for this role is currently $47.00 - $61.00 per hour.  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: 

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 GNC Engineer at Inversion, you will have an instrumental impact on the functionality and performance of our next-generation reentry vehicles. You will own a substantial aspect of the Guidance, Navigation, and Control that will enable the accurate and precise landing of our Arc spacecraft. Aspects of this work include developing novel algorithms for the final landing stages of flight, building the modeling and simulation needed to quickly iterate on those algorithms, and rapidly flight testing them to achieve the required performance. This is a unique opportunity to work on the early stages of a novel reentry vehicle, including defining vehicle architecture and creatively solving new design challenges. Your impact will be on all aspects of the Guidance, Navigation, and Control that powers the world’s first reentry vehicle designed for turning space into a transportation layer for Earth. You will be a key member of the Accurate Landing team, reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, Accurate Landing.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Typically 5+ years of applicable experience developing and testing GNC algorithms and systems.

• Strong fundamental understanding of controls and estimation algorithms including Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, and state estimation.

• Solid grasp of classical mechanics, dynamics, and rigid body motion.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C++ for simulation and analysis.

• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment.

• This position is on-site at Inversion HQ in Playa Vista, CA.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Experience with guidance and trajectory planning algorithms

• Experience with system identification and parameter estimation for complex dynamical systems.

• Experience building code deployed to real hardware in a compute-restricted environment.

• Practical experience developing GNC for airborne vehicles.

• Hardware in the Loop (HITL) test experience.

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 $139,000-$199,000.  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.  

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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:

Inversion’s lifting-body reentry platform will create a highly maneuverable, highly accurate, and low-cost vehicle that will be an industry-first. The Staff Aerothermal Engineer will be responsible for characterizing the aerothermodynamic environment on and around the vehicle with an emphasis on the rarefied flow regime. This role will be a key contributor to Inversion's advanced modeling efforts, and responsible for developing, improving, and implementing cutting-edge CFD tools and workflows. 

On a day-to-day basis, the staff aerothermal engineer will lead the creation of high-fidelity simulations, mentor team members, and act as the driving force behind our efforts to build confidence in our vehicle models. This is a unique opportunity to help define the CFD strategy for groundbreaking technology, creatively solve novel high-speed flow challenges, and play a pivotal role in the design of next-generation hypersonic systems.

Successful candidates will have a background in DSMC simulation or familiarity with multi-physics plasma environments, a passion for pushing those tools to their limits and the drive to extend them when the work demands it.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience 
• Typically, 9+ years of experience in hypersonic, supersonic, reentry, or rocketry external flow-field aerothermodynamic analysis
• Strong experience with high fidelity simulation of gas dynamics at conditions where inter-molecular forces must be considered (SPARTA, DAC, MAP, plasma simulation tools, etc.)
• Familiarity with Fidelity Pointwise, Link3D or equivalent meshing software for generating high-quality meshes suitable for a variety of simulations
• Strong knowledge of flows in thermal-chemical non-equilibrium
• Experience modeling mixed-regime flows such as plumes exhausting into rarefied flows.
• Experience integrating ground & flight test data into aerothermal vehicle models
• Proficiency in uncertainty quantification & relevant mathematical models
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, including prototyping and rapid iteration of new products

Desired Qualifications:

• Masters / PhD in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent field.
• Experience modifying CFD solvers or coupling them for multi-physics simulations
• Experience with high temperature gas flow solvers (US3D, DPLR and/or LAURA)
• Experience with modeling radiative heating using radiation transport tools
• Experience conducting a comprehensive CFD campaign, from a vehicle’s early stages to the first flight
• Experience using programming languages like Python, Fortran, C++, MATLAB, etc.
• Involvement in planning, leading, and/or post-processing arc-jet tunnel campaigns 

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 $161,000-$221,000.  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: 

The Application Administrator / Systems Engineer is responsible for the deployment, configuration, maintenance, and support of enterprise applications and cloud services. This role supports engineering, development, and manufacturing systems, including CAD/CAM platforms, development toolchains, and cloud-native infrastructure across government-compliant environments. 

• Administer and support enterprise applications, including:  
• CAD/CAM platforms (e.g., Siemens NX, Teamcenter, Mastercam)  
• Development tools (Git, CI/CD pipelines, container platforms)  
• Manage and maintain cloud environments:  
• AWS GovCloud, Azure Government (GCCH), Google Cloud (as applicable)  
• Deploy, configure, and support containerized applications:  
• Kubernetes, Docker  
• Manage application integrations, updates, and lifecycle  
• Troubleshoot application performance and user issues (Tier 2–3)  
• Implement and maintain security controls for applications and cloud systems  
• Support identity and access integration (SSO, RBAC, Entra ID, etc.)  
• Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize workflows and tooling  
• Maintain documentation for systems, configurations, and procedures  
• Support compliance requirements (CMMC, NIST 800-171, ITAR/EAR)  
• Monitor system health, performance, and availability  

Required Qualifications:

• 5–9+ years of experience in application administration or systems engineering  
• Experience with enterprise software platforms and lifecycle management  
• Strong knowledge of:  
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)  
• Linux and/or Windows server environments  
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)  
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines  
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with CAD/CAM and PLM systems (NX, Teamcenter, Mastercam)  
• Experience in government or regulated cloud environments (GCCH, GovCloud)  
• Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, ARM, etc.)  
• Experience supporting DevOps workflows  
• Security/compliance experience (CMMC, NIST, FedRAMP) 

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 $140,000 - $180,000.  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: 

The Network / Domain Administrator & Security Operations (SOC) role is responsible for secure administration of network infrastructure, identity systems, and continuous monitoring of security events across corporate and enclave environments. This role enforces access control, network security, logging, and incident detection/response in alignment with NIST SP 800-171, CMMC Level 2, and DFARS requirements. 

This position serves as a primary operator for security monitoring (SOC functions) and ensures visibility, detection, and response capabilities across all systems handling CUI. 

Access Control & Identity Management (AC / IA) 

• Administer identity systems (Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, GCCH tenants)  
• Enforce MFA, conditional access, and least privilege principles  
• Manage privileged accounts and implement separation of duties  
• Conduct periodic access reviews and account audits  

Network Security & Boundary Protection (SC / AC) 

• Configure and manage network infrastructure:  
• Firewalls, routers, VLANs, ACLs  
• Enforce segmentation between:  
• Corporate network  
• CUI enclave (CTMD)  
• External/public access  
• Manage DNS, DHCP, and IP address management  
• Monitor and control inbound/outbound network traffic   

Audit & Accountability / Logging (AU) 

• Ensure centralized logging across systems:  
• SEIM and 3rd Party SOC 
• Maintain log retention in accordance with policy  
• Validate log integrity and availability for audit purposes  
• Generate audit reports and provide evidence for compliance reviews  

Continuous Monitoring & SOC Operations (SI / IR / CA) 

• Monitor security alerts, events, and anomalies across all environments  
• Perform triage, investigation, and escalation of security events  
• Correlate logs across endpoints, network, and applications  
• Maintain alert tuning and detection rules  
• Support continuous monitoring strategy required by CMMC   

Incident Response (IR) 

• Lead or support incident detection, containment, eradication, and recovery  
• Document incidents and maintain incident response records  
• Coordinate with IT, application, and management teams during incidents  
• Ensure proper evidence handling and chain of custody  

Configuration & Change Management (CM) 

• Maintain secure baseline configurations for:  
• Network devices  
• Identity systems  
• Review and approve network and security-related changes  
• Ensure all changes are documented and auditable  

Risk Management & Vulnerability Management (RA / SI) 

• Perform vulnerability scanning and remediation coordination  
• Identify risks related to network and identity systems  
• Track and remediate findings (POA&M support)  

System & Communications Protection (SC) 

• Enforce encryption and secure protocols across network communications  
• Validate secure configurations for remote access and VPNs  
• Ensure secure integration with enclave systems and cloud environments  

Operational Responsibilities 

• Manage:  
• Network infrastructure (switches, routers, firewalls, VLANs)  
• Identity platforms (Entra ID, AD, GCCH identity)  
• Monitoring and SIEM platforms and working with 3rd party SOC  
• Maintain network diagrams and documentation (e.g., NetBox)  
• Support secure connectivity between corporate, enclave, and cloud environments  
• Assist with compliance audits and security assessments  
• Participate in on-call rotation for incident response  

Required Qualifications 

• 5–9+ years of experience in network administration and/or security operations  
• Strong knowledge of:  
• Networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, firewalls)  
• Identity and access management (AD, Entra ID)  
• Experience with SIEM and monitoring tools  
• Understanding of security principles and incident response  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in regulated environments (CMMC, NIST 800-171, GovCloud, GCCH)  
• Certifications such as:  
• Security+, CySA+, CISSP (or equivalent)  

Audit-Relevant Expectations 

• Continuous monitoring must be active, documented, and reviewable  
• Logs must be centralized, retained, and protected from tampering  
• Network segmentation and access controls must be enforced and verifiable  
• All privileged activity must be controlled, logged, and auditable  
• Incident response must be documented and repeatable  
• Full alignment with SSP-defined controls and CUI boundary enforcement
    

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 $110,000 - $140,000.  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.

Position Summary 

The IT Support Technician provides frontline technical support to end users and ensures the reliable operation of end-user computing systems, devices, and basic network infrastructure. This role is responsible for onboarding/offboarding, asset management, and Tier 1–2 helpdesk support, along with assisting in physical infrastructure deployments such as cabling and workstation setup. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide Tier 1–2 helpdesk support for hardware, software, and user issues  
• Perform employee onboarding and offboarding:  
• Account provisioning (e.g., Microsoft Entra / M365)  
• Device setup (laptops, mobile devices, peripherals)  
• Troubleshoot and resolve desktop, laptop, and peripheral issues  
• Install, configure, and maintain standard business applications  
• Manage IT assets:  
• Inventory tracking (e.g., Snipe-IT or equivalent)  
• Device lifecycle management  
• Support endpoint management platforms (e.g., Intune or similar)  
• Assist with patching and basic security compliance tasks  
• Install and maintain network cabling (Cat6, fiber as needed)  
• Rack and stack basic network and IT equipment  
• Document procedures, troubleshooting steps, and configurations  
• Escalate complex issues to higher-tier support or engineering teams  

Required Qualifications 

• 2+ years of IT support or helpdesk experience  
• Strong knowledge of Windows and macOS environments  
• Familiarity with:  
• Microsoft 365 / Entra ID  
• Endpoint management (Intune or similar)  
• Basic networking knowledge (IP addressing, DHCP, DNS)  
• Experience with hardware troubleshooting and repair  
• Ability to install and terminate network cabling  
• Strong customer service and communication skills  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in secure or regulated environments (e.g., GCCH, CMMC, ITAR)  
• Familiarity with asset management systems (e.g., Snipe-IT)  
• CompTIA A+, Network+, or equivalent 

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 $33 - $44 an hour.  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.

Position Overview: 
We're looking for a Director or Senior Director of Mission Products & Payload Integration to lead this new organization. You'll sit at the intersection of engineering, product, mission design, and customer needs — defining and building the technical products that make Arc valuable: payload bay architectures, mounting solutions, trajectory and mission design offerings, and the avionics and software interfaces that make payload integration seamless. 

This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role. The ideal candidate combines deep aerospace engineering judgment with strong product instincts, customer empathy, and the ability to lead high-performing teams. You should have a strong sense for what hypersonic test customers, defense customers, and advanced payload developers will want to fly — and how their payloads need to interface mechanically, electrically, thermally, and digitally with Arc. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Product & Roadmap Leadership 

• Define and own the technical roadmap for Arc's mission product layer — payload integration, mission design, and customer-facing capabilities 
• Identify new product opportunities driven by customer demand across hypersonic testing, defense, space systems, materials, sensors, communications, and other advanced aerospace fields 
• Drive roadmap execution through engineering, from concept through flight 

Payload Bay & Accommodation 

• Own Arc's payload bay design strategy and accommodation approach 
• Define standard payload envelopes, mounting solutions, modular interface concepts, and environmental constraints 
• Develop separation and deployment options and customer-specific integration approaches 
• Partner with vehicle engineering to translate customer needs into robust, manufacturable, flight-ready interfaces 

Mission Design & Analysis 

• Lead development of customer-facing mission design capabilities: trajectory design, mission analysis, flight environment characterization, launch vehicle integration, and CONOPS development 
• Collaborate across GNC, flight software, avionics, structures, thermal, propulsion, recovery, business development, and program teams 

Payload Interface Ecosystem 

• Define the avionics, software, data, and customer interface ecosystem that enables efficient payload integration 
• Deliver payload electrical interfaces, command and data handling, and telemetry access 
• Build mission planning tools, software APIs, test equipment, integration documentation, and customer onboarding workflows 

Customer Engagement 

• Serve as one of Arc's primary technical voices with customers — communicating capabilities, shaping mission concepts, and advancing customer objectives 
• Work directly with business development to identify patterns across customer payloads and translate them into scalable product offerings 

Team Building & Leadership 

• Recruit, manage, and develop a multidisciplinary team owning mission products end-to-end 
• Team may include mission designers, systems engineers, payload integration engineers, mechanical engineers, avionics/software interface engineers, and technical product leads 
• Set technical direction, manage priorities, and build a culture of creativity, accountability, and excellence 

Required Qualifications: 

• 10+ years of applicable experience 
• Deep aerospace engineering background across spacecraft, launch vehicles, reentry vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, aircraft, or advanced defense systems  
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams through complex product development, system integration, test, and flight operations  
• Experience with payload integration, mission design, systems engineering, avionics or mechanical interfaces, launch integration, or flight test programs  
• Technical depth to make sound architectural decisions across mechanical, electrical, software, thermal, GNC, trajectory, and operational domains  
• Strong product instincts — ability to turn ambiguous customer needs into clean, repeatable technical offerings  
• Understanding of how aerospace customers think about payloads, test objectives, mission assurance, flight environments, data collection, and integration risk  
• Excellent communication skills, especially translating complex engineering into clear customer-facing options 

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 $180,000 - 260,000. 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.

Position Overview: 
The Director of Contracts will serve as the company’s senior contracts authority, owning the full lifecycle of government and commercial contracts. This role is intentionally individual-contributor–heavy at the outset, with responsibility for personally managing and negotiating critical agreements while building the contracts function from the ground up. 

As the company grows, this leader will define the contracts strategy, establish scalable processes, and ultimately build and lead a contracts team. This is a hands-on role for someone who is comfortable operating independently today and designing a department for tomorrow. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Individual Contributor – Core Responsibilities (Initial Focus) 

• Own and execute the end-to-end contract lifecycle for U.S. Government, prime, and subcontract agreements 
• Lead negotiations of terms and conditions, including pricing structures, data rights, IP, indemnification, and risk allocation 
• Draft, review, and manage contracts including prime contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, teaming agreements, CRADAs, and commercial agreements 
• Serve as the primary interface with Government Contracting Officers, primes, and key customers 
• Interpret contract requirements and advise leadership on contractual risk, compliance obligations, and execution strategy 
• Support contract modifications, claims, REAs, and change management activities 
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, and applicable security and export control requirements 

Building the Contracts Function (Growth Phase) 

• Design and implement scalable contracts policies, procedures, templates, and approval workflows 
• Develop contract playbooks and negotiation standards aligned with company risk tolerance 
• Select and implement contract management tools as appropriate 
• Train internal stakeholders on government contracting fundamentals and compliance requirements 
• Define hiring plans and build out a contracts team (e.g., Contracts Manager, Administrator) as business volume grows 
• Establish a contracts organization capable of supporting larger, more complex, and classified programs 

Why Join Us 

• Opportunity to build and lead the contracts function at a growing A&D startup 
• High-impact role with direct access to executive leadership 
• Meaningful work supporting national security and advanced technology programs 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Engineering, or related field (JD or advanced degree a plus) 
• 8–12+ years of contracts experience within aerospace, defense, or government contracting environments 
• Demonstrated experience negotiating and managing FAR/DFARS-based contracts 
• Experience operating in small, mid-sized, or startup organizations where roles are hands-on 
• Strong working knowledge of DoD contracting practices and compliance requirements 
• Ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and balance risk with business objectives 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI DoD clearance  
• Active Secret Clearance  

Desired Qualifications: 

• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance 
• Prior experience supporting classified programs and secure facilities 
• Experience working directly with DoD Contracting Officers 
• Background in both prime and subcontractor roles 
• Experience standing up a contracts function or significantly improving one 
• Familiarity with audits, DCMA/DCAA interactions, and contract-related reviews 

The California annual base salary for this role is currently $180,000-230,000  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.

Position Overview: 
As the nation advances its hypersonic capabilities, there is an increasing need for hypersonic flight testing to facilitate the development of these technologies. The Director of Business Development is an exciting new position at Inversion focused on providing high value, recoverable, and affordable hypersonic flight test to address this increasing demand. This role is highly outbound-focused, combining cold outreach, trade show engagement, and early-stage customer development. You will be on the front lines, introducing our hypersonic technologies to government, defense, and commercial aerospace stakeholders. 

Key Responsibilities: 

This position will focus on identifying, qualifying, pursuing, and capturing hypersonic flight experiments in support of the USG and industry partner needs.  You will work closely with the leadership team across BD, Engineering, Missions, and Contracts to provide best value and executable flight tests to buying customers. Responsibilities include: 

• Proactively identify and engage new customers via phone, email, LinkedIn, and in-person outreach 
• Represent the company at aerospace and defense trade shows, conferences, and industry events 
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads and convert them into active sales opportunities 
• Conduct introductory calls and meetings to understand customer needs and align them with our hypersonic capabilities 
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified opportunities in CRM 
• Coordinate with engineering and leadership to support technical discussions and proposals 
• Track market activity, competitor positioning, and customer feedback 
• Support early capture activities for government and defense programs (as applicable)  

Required Qualifications: 

• Total 10+ years in one or more of the following 
• Overall technical sales leadership for hypersonic capabilities 
• Procuring flight tests for hypersonic flight experiments 
• Directly managing hypersonic flight experiments 
• Prior experience in a technical sales role for commercial or government for hypersonic capabilities. 
• Comfortable with high-volume outbound calling and follow-up 
• Experience engaging technical and executive stakeholders 
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into customer value 
• Willingness to travel for trade shows and customer meetings 
• U.S. work authorization (and ability to obtain a security clearance if required) 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Strong understanding of the various types of internal and external hypersonic flight experiments 
• Strong understanding of the various current options for hypersonic flight tests 
• Knowledge of various test options for hypersonic systems, subsystems, and components, including via wind tunnel testing 
• Experience working with government customers, commercial customers, and stakeholders for hypersonic flight experiments 
• Active DoD security clearance.  

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 $220,000 - $290,000.  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: 

The Special Projects team at Inversion is an elite force within the Office of the CTO. It consists of highly capable engineering experts from diverse fields. The charter of this group is to tackle Inversion’s new technology developments. The Special Projects team is designed from the beginning to operate effectively within ambiguity. They will be the first to ideate, create, and deploy new products, new technologies, and new research in Inversion. Individuals in the Special Projects team will be expected to rapidly gain depth and breadth of understanding of a wide range of interdisciplinary skills and technologies that may be unfamiliar to you. 

Individuals in this team are expected to rapidly gain depth and breadth across interdisciplinary domains that may be completely unfamiliar. If you require structure, a large team, or step-by-step direction — this is not the place for you. If you thrive on solving impossible problems, building from nothing, and refusing to accept “that can’t be done” — you’ll fit right in. 

In this role, you will: 

• Partner directly with the CTO to conceive, architect, and develop new hypersonic and reentry vehicle concepts and technologies. 
• Lead the system-level design and performance modeling of advanced flight systems, including trajectory analysis, GNC trade studies, and overall vehicle performance optimization. 
• Create conceptual and detailed CAD models for proposed systems and subsystems as part of early-stage proposals and design efforts. 
• Translate high-level product ideas into executable proposals that win contracts and enable new technology development within Inversion. 
• Build, test, and iterate — from running 6DOF simulations to hands-on prototyping and experimental validation — in a fast, skunkworks-style environment. 
• Operate independently, make hard technical decisions under uncertainty, and drive ideas to reality without waiting for permission or perfect data. 

Required Qualifications: 

• 10+ years of experience in aerospace engineering, with a focus on system-level vehicle design, analysis, and integration. 
• Demonstrated experience designing and modeling hypersonic, reentry, or launch vehicle systems. 
• Strong foundation in flight dynamics, aerothermodynamics, GNC, and trajectory/performance analysis. 
• Proficiency in CAD and mechanical design for aerospace applications. 
• Proven ability to take an idea from zero to one — designing, prototyping, and validating hardware from scratch. 
• A track record of self-directed, high-ownership work — whether through startups or projects. 
• Deep first-principles reasoning skills; ability to move fluidly between conceptual thinking and detailed engineering. 
• Must be able to work fully onsite and thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguity-rich environment. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Prior experience in hypersonics, reentry systems, or rocket vehicle design and development. 
• Familiarity with 6DOF modeling, simulation environments, and control system analysis. 
• Background founding or being an early team member in startup teams where autonomy and execution were critical to success. 
• Experience with multi-disciplinary integration of mechanical, thermal, and aerodynamic systems. 
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly prototype and test unconventional solutions. 

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 $161,000 - $221,000.  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.

Position Overview: 

We’re looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented TPS Technician to support the fabrication, installation, and refurbishment of thermal protection systems across our flight hardware. This role is critical to ensuring the integrity and performance of heat shield systems, including ablative materials and reusable tile-based protection. 

You’ll work closely with engineering and integration teams to bring designs to life—owning the hands-on execution of TPS processes in a fast-paced startup environment. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Fabricate, install, bond, and finish ablative TPS materials on flight hardware  
• Install, fit, trim, and repair ceramic and composite TPS tiles  
• Perform surface prep including sanding, cleaning, masking, and priming for TPS application  
• Execute bonding processes (adhesives, curing cycles, vacuum bagging where applicable)  
• Inspect TPS installations for defects, gaps, adhesion issues, and compliance to spec  
• Conduct rework and repairs on damaged TPS systems  
• Interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and process specs  
• Collaborate with engineering to refine installation processes and improve manufacturability  
• Maintain cleanroom or controlled environment standards where required  
• Document work performed and track hardware through build processes   

Required Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing, composites, or TPS-related work  
• Experience working with ablative materials, adhesives, or high-temperature composites  
• Familiarity with precision hand tools, measuring equipment, and shop processes  
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions  
• Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship mindset 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Direct experience with thermal protection systems (tiles, blankets, or ablatives)  
• Experience with bonding processes, including adhesive selection and cure cycles  
• Background in aerospace, defense, or high-performance automotive manufacturing  
• Experience working in cleanroom or controlled environments  
• Familiarity with NDI/inspection methods for bonded systems 

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive manual tasks  
• Comfortable working with PPE, respirators, and safety equipment as required  
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs 

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 $46 - $61.  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.} 

• Design cutting edge thermal protection systems for Inversion’s Arc vehicle
• Organize development and qualification testing of TPS materials and installations
• Develop accelerated TPS integration methods to reduce manufacturing time
• Develop the analysis and design workflow of the flight heatshields for flight vehicles
• Explore trades between TPS materials and manufacturing methods
• Work with outside vendors, suppliers, and testing resources to bring new materials, capabilities, and processes in-house at Inversion

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Material Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Chemical Engineering OR equivalent experience in a relevant field
• Typically, 5+ years of professional experience working with, formulating, or producing materials for extreme temperature environments (Reentry, Rocketry, Hypersonics, Propulsion, Nuclear Power, etc.)
• Experience using Siemens NX or similar CAD software
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• This role is onsite at our Playa Vista, California office

• Professional experience in design, testing, and integration of thermal protection systems for hypersonic or reentry flight vehicles
• Professional experience working with, formulating, or producing ablative or ceramic TPS
• Strong understanding of the fundamentals behind aerothermal heating of reentry vehicles, TPS production, and thermal environments of extreme temperature applications
• Prior experience working in startups and/or small independent teams

The California annual base salary for this role is currently $150,000-$210,000.  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.  

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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.

About the Role

As a Senior Test and Automation Engineer at Inversion, you will work as part of the simulation team to build, test, maintain, and develop the automated hardware systems that support the simulation and test environments for our flight systems. The simulation team is responsible for ensuring that flight software and flight hardware can be continuously integrated and tested under realistic flight conditions. You will play a key role in the automation of electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test benches that will enable fast, repeatable development and deployment workflows across the engineering stack. Your work will empower Inversion’s engineering teams to iterate rapidly throughout the development life cycle and will strengthen Inversion’s ability to put our products into the hands of our customers with unprecedented speed and agility.

What You'll Do

• Automate provisioning, deployment, execution, operation, and logging tasks to optimize resource utilization and allocation
• Develop emulators for flight hardware to support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
• Install and maintain servers, electrical ground support equipment (EGSE), and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test benches to support simulation workflows
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting to maximize simulation system availability
• Calibrate equipment to ensure simulation system performance
• Contribute to the design and development of a simulation system capable of automatically provisioning and deploying resources to support simulation workflows

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in testing and automation of electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems
• Proficiency in one or more scripting languages (Python, Lua, Bash, PowerShell, etc.)
• Proficiency in one or more embedded languages (C/C++, Rust, etc.)
• Proficiency in the integration and testing of mission- and safety-critical electronics
• Experience with Linux-based systems

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with modern DevOps practices
• Experience with async and multithreaded architectures
• Experience with data acquisition and logging
• Familiarity with time-series databases (InfluxDB, QuestDB, TimescaleDB, Prometheus, etc.)
• Familiarity with message-oriented middleware (NATS, Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Docker Compose, etc.)
• Familiarity with system observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.)

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 Senior Software Engineer (Ground Software) at Inversion, you will have an instrumental impact on the interface and operation of our next-generation re-entry vehicles. You will architect, build, and deploy software systems essential to the command and control of space vehicles. Working directly with Flight Software, Avionics, and Simulation teams, this role is responsible for delivering reliable, robust tools to direct and monitor vehicles and assets on the ground and in space. The result of this work is essential in enabling the world’s first re-entry vehicle designed for turning space into a transportation layer for Earth. You will be a key member of the Processing Core team, reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, Processing Core.  

Key Responsibilities: 

This role spans the full lifecycle of ground software, from test infrastructure and simulation through qualification and mission operations:  

• Develop intuitive software that enables real-time operation of space vehicles 
• Design and own command and control systems 
• Assist with the growth and development of the software organization, including conducting interviews and mentoring/onboarding other engineers and interns  

In your first 6-12 months, you will take ownership of the ground software systems stack and deploy your solutions to support live development and space vehicles. 

Required Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of hands-on experience building flight software or ground software with a Bachelor’s degree in physics, math, computer science, or equivalent experience 
• Strong coding skills in a systems programing language (C, C++, Rust, etc.) and scripting languages (Python, Bash etc.) 
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals and distributed systems concepts, including TCP/UDP, client-server architectures, and networked debugging 
• Strong familiarity with developing and deploying on Linux. 
• Experience developing, verifying, and deploying software at scale 
• An innovative and optimistic approach to your work in a dynamic and uncertain environment! 
• Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA, and this position requires you to work onsite 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience developing, verifying/qualifying, and deploying mission critical software 
• Familiarity with communications and RF fundamentals such as encoding, modulation, forward error correction, and common aerospace standards 
• Experience building beautiful and intuitive user experiences and interfaces using frameworks like React, Angular, etc. 
• Prior experience working 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 $139,000 - 201,000.  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.

About the Role

As a Senior Back-end Engineer at Inversion, you will work as part of the simulation team to design, develop, and maintain the architecture and server-side logic of the applications that support the simulation and test environments for our flight systems. The simulation team is responsible for ensuring that flight software and flight hardware can be continuously integrated and tested under realistic flight conditions. You will play a key role in the design and development of data management and self-service tools that will enable fast, repeatable development and deployment workflows across the engineering stack. Your work will empower Inversion’s engineering teams to iterate rapidly throughout the development life cycle and will strengthen Inversion’s ability to put our products into the hands of our customers with unprecedented speed and agility.

What You'll Do

• Design, deploy, and maintain the server-side logic and infrastructure of the applications that support simulation workflows, including high-performance computing (HPC), software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
• Select a back-end tech stack that ensures the performance and scalability of our applications
• Design and implement a back-end architecture that strikes the right balance between simplicity and flexibility
• Design and develop databases architectures and data pipelines to meet configuration and data management needs
• Leverage self-documenting API tools and technologies to develop robust and efficient APIs
• Leverage modern web frameworks to develop server-side logic
• Work with front-end engineers to integrate the front-end with the back-end and deliver a smooth user experience (UX)
• Contribute to the design and development of a simulation system capable of automatically provisioning and deploying resources to support simulation workflows

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet all of the following qualifications to be considered for this position:

• 6+ years of professional experience in back-end or full-stack development
• Expertise in back-end engineering and best practices
• Proficiency in one or more scripting languages (Python, Lua, Bash, PowerShell, etc.)
• Experience with Linux-based systems
• Experience with modern DevOps practices
• Experience with one or more back-end architectures (monolithic, modular, serverless, event-based, microservices, etc.)
• Experience with one or more API architectures (REST, GraphQL, gRPC, WebSockets, Webhooks, etc.)
• Experience with one or more database systems (MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, DynamoDB,  InfluxDB, etc.)
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OpenStack, CloudStack, etc.)

The ideal candidate will also meet one of the following qualifications:

• Expertise in database administration for both SQL and NoSQL databases
• Expertise in SaaS/PaaS development
• Expertise in network administration

Desired Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Python and Python-based web frameworks (Django, Flask, Quart, FastAPI, etc.)
• Extensive experience with C/C++ or Rust
• Experience with async and multithreaded architectures
• Experience with time-series databases (InfluxDB, QuestDB, TimescaleDB, Prometheus, etc.)
• Experience with message-oriented middleware (NATS, Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
• Familiarity with one or more front-end JS frameworks (React, Angular, etc.)
• Familiarity with one or more open-source cloud computing platforms (OpenStack, CloudStack, etc.)
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Docker Compose, etc.) and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, etc.)
• Familiarity with system observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.)

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 $139,000 - $201,000.  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 Senior Flight Software Engineer at Inversion, you will have an instrumental impact on the design, functionality, and performance of our next-generation reentry vehicles. You will own a substantial aspect of the flight software stack that enables our spacecraft to complete its mission of extended operation in space, eventually returning on Earth to be recovered. Your impact will encompass all aspects of fight software, including commanding, telemetry, and implementation of control algorithms running on custom hardware that flies the world’s first reentry vehicle designed for turning space into a viable transportation layer for Earth. You will be a key member of the Processing Core team, reporting directly to the Director of Engineer, Processing Core. 

This role is all-encompassing, and includes the complete lifecycle of the vehicle’s software including: 

• Owning critical software components for a new vehicle, from initial concept though design, implementation, testing, and deployment 
• Writing and testing software for spacecraft, including drivers, networking, fault management, and attitude control interfaces 
• Assisting in creating and executing tests, including HITL (hardware in the loop) and HOOTL/SITL (software in the loop) testing, integration testing, and unit testing 
• Assisting with the growth and development of the software organization, including conducting interviews and mentoring/onboarding other engineers and interns 

We’re a mission-driven team passionate about pushing the limits of space exploration. While there may be moments when the excitement calls for extended hours or weekend work, we prioritize creating an environment where our engineers feel inspired, supported, and constantly challenged to grow. 

Required Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of software development experience with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 
• Experience working in a systems level language like Rust, C++, or C 
• Experience working in a Linux development environment 
• Experience with tools and processes related to software development such as version control, code reviews, issue tracking, and CI/CD environments. 
• An innovative and optimistic approach to your work in a dynamic and uncertain environment 
• Position may require occasional extended hours and/or weekend work. 
• Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA.  All jobs require you to work onsite unless otherwise stated in the job description. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience with safety critical systems or other fault tolerant systems 
• Familiarity with utilizing Python or similar language for testing and tooling 
• Hands-on experience developing, testing, and/or operating spacecraft, flight hardware, HITL (hardware-in-the-loop), flat-sats, and avionics systems 
• Experience collaborating with GNC engineers and developing interfaces to sensors (IMUs, GPSs, Star Trackers, etc.) 
• Experience with networking concepts (TCP, UDP, Ethernet, etc.) 
• Experience with low-level communication protocols (CANbus, UART, I2C, RS422/485, etc.) 
• Familiarity with the Linux kernel and interfacing with it (kernel modules, device trees, etc.). Extra points for embedded Linux experience (Yocto, Buildroot, or similar) 
• Prior experience working 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 $140,000 - 178,000.  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.

Role Overview 

We are seeking a highly experienced, proactive Senior Executive Assistant to support our executive leadership team. This role goes far beyond calendar management—you will act as a strategic partner, operator, and force multiplier for leadership, helping drive efficiency, organization, and execution across the company. This role reports directly to the Inversion CTO. 

You thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, anticipate needs before they arise, and bring structure to chaos. You are equally comfortable coordinating board meetings, managing sensitive information, and jumping in to solve operational problems on the fly. 

Key Responsibilities 

Executive Support & Operations 

• Manage complex, ever-changing calendars 
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, often with short turnaround times  
• Prepare executives for meetings with agendas, briefing materials, and follow-ups  
• Track and help drive completion of key initiatives and action items  

Strategic Partnership 

• Act as a gatekeeper and thought partner to executives, prioritizing time and focus  
• Anticipate needs and proactively solve problems before they surface  
• Help streamline workflows, communication, and decision-making processes  
• Support cross-functional coordination across engineering, operations, and leadership  

Board & Investor Relations 

• Coordinate board meetings, investor updates, and executive offsites  
• Prepare high-quality materials, presentations, and reports  
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion  

Company & Team Support 

• Plan and execute internal events, leadership offsites, and team meetings  
• Assist with onboarding senior hires and executive-level recruiting coordination  
• Serve as a cultural ambassador—setting a high bar for professionalism and execution  

Qualifications 

• 5+ years of experience supporting C-level executives (preferably in a startup or high-growth environment)  
• Experience in aerospace, defense, hardware, or deep tech environments 
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities with speed and accuracy  
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills  
• High level of discretion 
• Ability to operate independently and take full ownership of responsibilities  

What Sets You Apart 

• You think like an operator, not just an assistant  
• You bring structure to ambiguity and calm to chaos  
• You anticipate needs before executives articulate them  
• You are trusted with the most sensitive information  
• You have a bias for action and thrive under pressure 

The California annual base salary for this role is currently $100,000 - $130,000 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.

Role Overview 

We are seeking a highly experienced, proactive Senior Executive Assistant to support our executive leadership team. This role goes far beyond calendar management—you will act as a strategic partner, operator, and force multiplier for leadership, helping drive efficiency, organization, and execution across the company. This role reports directly to the Inversion CEO. 

You thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, anticipate needs before they arise, and bring structure to chaos. You are equally comfortable coordinating board meetings, managing sensitive information, and jumping in to solve operational problems on the fly. 

Key Responsibilities 

Executive Support & Operations 

• Manage complex, ever-changing calendars 
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, often with short turnaround times  
• Prepare executives for meetings with agendas, briefing materials, and follow-ups  
• Track and help drive completion of key initiatives and action items  

Strategic Partnership 

• Act as a gatekeeper and thought partner to executives, prioritizing time and focus  
• Anticipate needs and proactively solve problems before they surface  
• Help streamline workflows, communication, and decision-making processes  
• Support cross-functional coordination across engineering, operations, and leadership  

Board & Investor Relations 

• Coordinate board meetings, investor updates, and executive offsites  
• Prepare high-quality materials, presentations, and reports  
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion  

Company & Team Support 

• Plan and execute internal events, leadership offsites, and team meetings  
• Assist with onboarding senior hires and executive-level recruiting coordination  
• Serve as a cultural ambassador—setting a high bar for professionalism and execution  

Qualifications 

• 5+ years of experience supporting C-level executives (preferably in a startup or high-growth environment)  
• Experience in aerospace, defense, hardware, or deep tech environments 
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities with speed and accuracy  
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills  
• High level of discretion 
• Ability to operate independently and take full ownership of responsibilities  

What Sets You Apart 

• You think like an operator, not just an assistant  
• You bring structure to ambiguity and calm to chaos  
• You anticipate needs before executives articulate them  
• You are trusted with the most sensitive information  
• You have a bias for action and thrive under pressure 

The California annual base salary for this role is currently $100,000 - $130,000 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 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 Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at Inversion, you will play a critical role in the design, packaging, and rapid iteration of hardware across multiple spacecraft and hypersonic development programs. This role spans flight hardware, prototype systems, integration support, and tooling that helps programs move quickly from concept to build. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to solve hard packaging and manufacturability problems while driving designs toward real hardware. In this role, you will: 

• Design mechanical systems, structures, brackets, enclosures, mounts, and mechanisms across multiple spacecraft and hypersonic programs. 

• Own CAD models, drawings, release packages, and bill of materials for prototype and flight-like hardware. 

• Support prototype design, hands-on integration, fit checks, and issue resolution during build. 

• Provide additional tooling design bandwidth for assembly, integration, and test activities as needed. 

• Drive design trades across performance, manufacturability, schedule, and cost. 

• Work closely with manufacturing, test, supply chain, and technician teams to bring designs from concept through fabrication and integration. 

• Partner with outside vendors and suppliers to source parts, review manufacturability, and accelerate development. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience. 

• 5+ years of applicable experience in mechanical design, integration, and hardware development. 

• Experience using Siemens NX or similar CAD software. 

• Strong GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and drawing release fundamentals. 

• Experience taking hardware from concept through fabrication, assembly, and integration. 

• Familiarity with common aerospace fabrication methods including machining, sheet metal, welded assemblies, and prototype hardware builds. 

• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience with spacecraft, launch, reentry, hypersonic, or other high-performance aerospace systems. 

• Experience supporting prototype builds and rapid design iteration in a hardware-rich environment. 

• Experience designing tooling, fixtures, or support equipment for integration and test. 

• Experience using hand calculations and/or FEA to inform mechanical design decisions. 

• Prior experience working in startups and/or small independent teams. 

_{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 Flight Safety Analyst at Inversion, you will play a critical role in the mission design and regulatory certification of our reentry vehicles. You will own the flight safety analysis that enables our vehicles to safely transition from orbit back to Earth. Your work will directly support licensing efforts and ensure that our flight operations comply with safety standards. You will be a key member of the Missions team, responsible for the analysis behind our flight safety products. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and maintain internal tools in Python and/or MATLAB for flight safety analysis and trajectory simulation. 

• Generate high-fidelity flight corridors for both orbital reentry and hypersonic suborbital flight profiles. 

• Conduct 3DOF and 6DOF trajectory analysis to assess vehicle performance, safety margins, and risk profiles. 

• Perform Expected Casualty (Ec) calculations and risk assessments to satisfy range and regulatory requirements. 

• Utilize POST2 for mission trajectory generation and flight safety analysis. 

• Author technical documents and Means of Compliance (MOC) to support FAA Part 450 licensing and other regulatory filings. 

• Interface with flight safety systems to ensure mission requirements and safety constraints are met. 

• Collaborate with GNC, reentry, and mission operations teams to define safety-critical mission parameters. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field. 

• 9+ years of professional experience in flight safety analysis, trajectory analysis, or mission design for aerospace vehicles. 

• Proficiency in 3DOF and 6DOF trajectory generation and simulation. 

• Direct experience with POST2 or similar high-fidelity trajectory analysis tools. 

• Strong programming skills in Python and/or MATLAB for tool development and data processing. 

• Familiarity with FAA Part 450 regulations and RCC 319 standards. 

• Proven ability to write clear, concise technical documentation for regulatory compliance. 

• Knowledge of flight safety systems and their application to reentry or launch vehicles. 

Desired Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field. 

• Experience working directly with range safety organizations or regulatory bodies (e.g., FAA-AST, Wallops, or Vandenberg). 

• Demonstrated experience in calculating risk metrics for complex or novel flight profiles. 
• Background in Monte Carlo analysis and uncertainty quantification for mission safety. 

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 $165,000-$236,000.  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 Staff Optical Engineer at Inversion, you will own major elements of the optical systems that enable our vehicles to sense, navigate, and perform in extreme environments. You will lead the development of sensor windows, seeker architectures, and a variety of spectral camera systems from early trades through analysis, integration, and test. This is a unique opportunity to define the optical hardware for first-of-their-kind reentry systems and help ensure it performs when it matters most. In this role, you will: 

• Lead the development of sensor window and seeker design and analysis for Inversion flight systems. 

• Own the development of spectral camera systems, including architecture, component selection, integration, and performance trades. 

• Perform optical analyses including transmission, image quality, stray light, thermal effects, and environmental impacts on performance. 

• Work closely with mechanical, thermal, avionics, autonomy, and test teams to integrate optical hardware into flight systems. 

• Evaluate and select lenses, detectors, coatings, optical materials, and vendor solutions to meet mission requirements. 

• Assist in planning and execution of optical quality measurement tests and related validation campaigns. 

• Translate test and analysis results into clear recommendations that improve system performance and reduce risk. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience. 

• 9+ years of applicable experience designing, analyzing, and testing optical systems. 

• Experience with imaging systems. 

• Experience using optical design and analysis tools such as Zemax, Code V, FRED, or equivalent software. 

• Strong understanding of optical materials, coatings, sensor windows, and environmental effects on optical performance. 

• Experience planning and performing optical bench or lab testing. 

• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with high ownership. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree or PhD in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field. 

• Experience with aerospace, spaceflight, hypersonic, or reentry optical systems. 

• Experience with seeker design, boresight stability, MTF, radiometry, and stray light analysis. 

• Experience developing and qualifying camera systems for harsh environments. 

• Experience working directly with vendors to develop custom optical hardware. 

• Experience supporting environmental, field, or flight test campaigns for optical systems. 

The California annual base salary for this role is currently $161,000-$221,000.  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 Test Engineer at Inversion, you will play a critical role in the design, functionality, and performance of our next-generation reentry vehicles. This is a unique opportunity to work on the early stages of vehicle design, including defining vehicle architecture and creatively solving new design challenges. You will be a key member of the Accurate Landing Team, reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, Accurate Landing. In this role, you will: 

• Test high-performance accurate landing and recovery systems through ground test and aerial drop test campaigns. 

• Develop and own relevant test equipment, procedures, reports and analyses. 

• Coordinate and lead the logistics of flight test days and recovery. 

• Coordinate test activities with external vendors and suppliers. 

• Lead test operations with a high degree of safety, accountability, and responsibility. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience. 

• Typically 2+ years of applicable hands-on experience testing hardware systems. 

• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment. 

• This position is on-site at Inversion HQ in Playa Vista, CA. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience. 

• Demonstrated history of test campaign ownership from cradle to grave. 

• Experience with vehicle-level flight test campaigns and hardware qualification. 

• Experience testing parachutes and airborne systems. 

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 $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. 

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: 
Ground test is how Inversion builds confidence in new reentry systems before flight. As a Ground Test Engineer II, you will lead and support critical test campaigns that shape vehicle design, validate models, and retire technical risk. This role will focus on arc jet testing, wind tunnel coordination, post-test data processing, and a broad range of additional ground test activities for reentry vehicles. In this role, you will: 

• Lead arc jet test campaigns from early planning through execution, post-test inspection, and data review. 

• Coordinate wind tunnel testing with outside facilities, vendors, and internal engineering teams. 

• Develop and own test plans, procedures, instrumentation layouts, reports, and analyses. 

• Process and reduce test data to generate clear technical conclusions and actionable recommendations. 

• Support additional ground test activities for reentry vehicles including subsystem, component, and integrated hardware testing. 

• Coordinate logistics, schedules, facility interfaces, and hardware readiness for external test campaigns. 

• Lead test operations with a high degree of safety, accountability, and responsibility. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience. 

• 2+ years of applicable hands-on experience testing hardware systems. 

• Experience with instrumentation, data acquisition, and post-test data processing. 

• Experience writing test procedures, reports, and technical documentation. 

• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Capable of operating safely and effectively in fast-paced test environments. 

• Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience with arc jet, high-enthalpy, or hypersonic ground test campaigns. 

• Experience coordinating or executing wind tunnel tests. 

• Experience instrumenting hardware with thermocouples, pressure sensors, strain measurements, or other aerospace test sensors. 

• Experience using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for data processing and analysis. 

• Experience with aerospace qualification or development testing for flight hardware. 

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: 

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 GNC Engineer at Inversion, you will have an instrumental impact on the functionality and performance of our next-generation reentry vehicles. You will own a substantial aspect of the Guidance, Navigation, and Control that will enable the accurate and precise landing of our Arc spacecraft. Aspects of this work include developing novel algorithms for the final landing stages of flight, building the modeling and simulation needed to quickly iterate on those algorithms, and rapidly flight testing them to achieve the required performance. This is a unique opportunity to work on the early stages of a novel reentry vehicle, including defining vehicle architecture and creatively solving new design challenges. Your impact will be on all aspects of the Guidance, Navigation, and Control that powers the world’s first reentry vehicle designed for turning space into a transportation layer for Earth. You will be a key member of the Accurate Landing team, reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, Accurate Landing. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience. 

• Typically 2+ years of applicable experience developing and testing GNC algorithms and systems. 

• Strong fundamental understanding of estimation algorithms including Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, and state estimation. 

• Solid grasp of classical mechanics, dynamics, and rigid body motion. 

• Proficiency in programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C++ for simulation and analysis. 

• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment. 

• This position is on-site at Inversion HQ in Playa Vista, CA. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience. 

• Experience with system identification and parameter estimation for complex dynamical systems. 

• Experience building code deployed to real hardware in a compute-restricted environment. 

• Practical experience developing GNC for airborne vehicles. 

• Hardware in the Loop (HITL) test experience. 

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 $101,000-160,000.} 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 GNC Engineer at Inversion, you will support the development and validation of the Guidance, Navigation, and Control that enables precise reentry flight. You will work closely with senior engineers to improve our simulation and test infrastructure, validate sensor and actuator models, strengthen software quality through unit testing, and contribute directly to flight algorithm development. This is a unique opportunity to work on the early stages of a novel reentry vehicle and build the foundation for real flight performance. In this role, you will: 

• Support development of tools used to review, process, and visualize test data. 

• Support sensor and actuator model validation through analysis and correlation with test results. 

• Contribute to unit testing and software quality efforts for GNC code. 

• Support development and tuning of reentry flight algorithms. 

• Build modeling and simulation capability needed to evaluate algorithm performance and iterate quickly. 

• Work closely with flight software, test, and systems engineers to mature GNC architecture and implementation. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience. 

• 1+ years of applicable internship, research, or professional experience developing and testing GNC algorithms, controls, or dynamic system models. 

• Strong fundamental understanding of dynamics, estimation, and control. 

• Proficiency in programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C++ for simulation and analysis. 

• Experience with data analysis, scripting, and technical problem solving. 

• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or a related field. 

• Experience with Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, or state estimation. 

• Experience with sensor and actuator model validation or system identification. 

• Experience writing unit tests or working in software quality workflows. 

• Hardware in the Loop (HITL) or flight test data analysis experience. 

• Experience deploying code to embedded or compute-restricted systems. 

_{The California annual base salary for this role is currently $77,000-$116,000.} 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.

Position Overview: 

We are seeking a Director of Engineering, Manufacturing to own all manufacturing at Inversion. This leader will be responsible for the full manufacturing ecosystem across the company — including precision machining, harnessing, mechanical assembly, and parachute systems. 

You will build and scale a world-class aerospace manufacturing organization that is efficient, cost-effective, quality-driven, and capable of supporting flight hardware at increasing production rates. 

You will drive operational excellence, production planning, workforce scaling, capital strategy, and process optimization across all manufacturing disciplines. 

This role reports directly to executive leadership and will be a core member of the company’s technical leadership team. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Manufacturing Strategy & Scale 

• Transition programs from development to repeatable production 

• Define make vs. buy strategy across all subsystems 

• Drive capacity planning, rate readiness, and production forecasting 

Operational Excellence 

• Establish lean manufacturing systems across machining, avionics, harnessing, and parachutes 

• Reduce cycle time, improve yield, and optimize throughput 

• Implement KPIs for safety, quality, cost, and delivery 

• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions 

Machine Shop & Fabrication 

• Oversee precision CNC machining operations (5-axis capability) 

• Ensure alignment between manufacturing engineering and shop floor execution 

• Drive programming standards, tooling strategy, and fixture optimization 

Avionics & Harness Manufacturing 

• Implement scalable harness fabrication processes with strong QA controls 

• Improve repeatability and documentation for flight hardware 

Parachutes & Soft Goods Manufacturing 

• Develop production and inspection standards for parachute systems 

• Ensure quality and traceability for critical recovery hardware 

• Build scalable soft goods manufacturing capability 

People & Leadership 

• Build and lead a high-performing manufacturing organization 

• Develop frontline leaders and technical experts 

• Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and urgency 

• Partner closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Flight Operations 

Infrastructure & Capital 

• Define capital equipment strategy and facility layout 

• Support facility expansion planning 

• Implement MRP/ERP and production tracking systems 

Required Qualifications: 

• 10+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, including leadership roles 

• Proven experience scaling hardware production from prototype to flight or production rate 

• Deep understanding of machining, assembly, and aerospace quality standards 

• Experience overseeing cross-functional manufacturing disciplines (electrical + mechanical) 

• Strong background in lean manufacturing and process optimization 

• Experience building organizations from the ground up 

• Familiarity with aerospace regulatory and quality frameworks 

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving priorities 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience in launch vehicles, spacecraft, re-entry systems, or high-reliability aerospace hardware 

• Experience standing up new manufacturing facilities 

• Advanced engineering degree (Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or related field) 

The California annual base salary for this role is currently $175,000-$244,000 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: 

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: 

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 an Avionics Engineer at Inversion, you will play a critical role in the design, functionality, and performance of our next-generation reentry vehicles. This is a unique opportunity to work on the early stages of vehicle design, including defining vehicle architecture and creatively solving new design challenges. You will be a key member of the Accurate Landing Team, reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, Accurate Landing. In this role, you will: 

• Design electronic systems capable of enabling the safe recovery of the Arc vehicle anywhere on Earth. 

• Develop analog, power, and mixed-signal circuit designs, harnessing, and rugged electronic hardware assemblies. 

• Test high-performance accurate landing and recovery systems through aerial drop test campaigns. 

• Qualify your designs through environmental testing including vibration, shock, thermal, and thermal vacuum testing. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, a related field, or equivalent experience. 

• Typically 2+ years of applicable experience in electrical system design, integration, and testing. 

• Strong practical electrical engineering skills including hands-on prototyping, soldering, board assembly, and harnessing. 

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

• Understanding of sensor and actuator technologies including IMUs, GPS, brushless DC motors, rotary/linear encoders, resolvers. 

• Experience using programming languages like Python, C/C++, MATLAB, etc. for system development and testing. 

• Experience using common laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, electronic loads, and data acquisition systems for the development and debugging of hardware and software systems. 

• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment. 

• This position is on-site at Inversion HQ in Playa Vista, CA. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, a related field, or equivalent experience. 

• PCBAs design experience using Altium Designer or other ECAD design software. 

• Familiarity with working with LiDAR, Radar, or Computer Vision for navigation applications. 

• Experience using COTS RF hardware for telemetry, tracking, and commanding of an autonomous system. 

• Experience using Linux-based systems for electrical system development. 

• Experience designing safety-critical, fault-tolerant, or failover-capable electronics. 

• Understanding and experience with requirements, systems design, and test methods for space, launch, and/or reentry environments including thermal, vibration, shock, EMI/EMC, and radiation. 

• Prior experience in design and test of qualified aerospace or space-flight hardware. 

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 $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.   

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: 
At Inversion, development speed and scalable systems depend on robust, practical tooling that makes assembly and integration repeatable. As a Tooling Engineer II, you will lead the design and fabrication of tooling used to assemble, handle, inspect, and integrate flight hardware. You will work closely with technicians, manufacturing, and design engineers to create tooling that is simple, durable, and effective, while also supporting specialized TPS tooling needs. In this role, you will: 

• Lead the design of assembly, handling, transport, and check tooling for flight hardware and development articles. 

• Own tooling from initial concept through fabrication, bring-up, and handoff to the production or integration floor. 

• Support TPS tooling design for development, installation, and integration activities. 

• Generate detailed CAD, drawings, and fabrication packages for internal and external build. 

• Work directly with technicians and manufacturing teams to improve ergonomics, repeatability, and assembly flow. 

• Coordinate with outside vendors and internal machine shop resources to fabricate and modify tooling quickly. 

• Improve tooling designs through hands-on iteration during hardware build and integration. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience. 

• 2+ years of applicable experience designing and fabricating tooling, fixtures, or support equipment. 

• Experience using Siemens NX or similar CAD software. 

• Strong GD&T, drawing creation, and tolerance fundamentals. 

• Familiarity with machining, welding, fabrication, and common shop processes. 

• Hands-on experience supporting assembly, integration, or prototype hardware builds. 

• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience designing aerospace assembly or integration tooling. 

• Experience with TPS tooling, molds, trim fixtures, bond fixtures, or other heatshield-related support equipment. 

• Experience working directly with technicians and production teams to refine tooling in use. 

• Familiarity with metrology, alignment tooling, or inspection fixtures. 

• Experience with rapid prototyping methods and quick-turn vendor fabrication. 

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. 

About the Role

As an Electronics Integration and Development Engineer at Inversion, you will work as part of the simulation team to design and develop the hardware-in-the-loop testbeds for our flight systems. You will own the integration of flight, simulation, and test hardware, and will be responsible for everything from making wiring harnesses to designing PCBs and writing code. The simulation team is responsible for ensuring that flight software and flight hardware can be continuously integrated and tested under realistic flight conditions. You will play a key role in the design, development, and integration of specialized hardware and software that will enable fast, repeatable development and deployment workflows across the engineering stack. The ideal candidate is a tinkerer who enjoys hands-on experimentation with embedded systems (such as microcontrollers and single-board computers) to quickly turn ideas into prototypes but also has the ability to turn those prototypes into production-ready hardware. Your work will empower Inversion’s engineering teams to iterate rapidly throughout the development life cycle and will strengthen Inversion’s ability to put our products into the hands of our customers with unprecedented speed and agility.

What You'll Do

• Integrate and develop electronics hardware needed to enable on-demand, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation workflows
• Create schematics and layouts for custom hardware (wiring harnesses and PCBs), with a focus on interface boards, breakout systems, and inter-system connectivity
• Perform hands-on assembly of prototype wiring harnesses and PCBs
• Own the transition from prototype to production, including overseeing external fabrication and assembly
• Analyze circuit performance to ensure design meets requirements and perform acceptance testing to ensure hardware meets specifications
• Write software as needed (e.g.: embedded software for micros, test scripts, etc.)
• Contribute to the design and development of a simulation system capable of automatically provisioning and deploying resources to support simulation workflows

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in electronics integration, development, and testing
• Experience with custom wiring harness design and assembly, including connector selection, pin mapping, wire sizing, and shielding strategies for EMI/EMC
• Experience using common laboratory equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, data acquisition systems, etc.)
• Basic coding proficiency in one or more programming languages
• Experience using PCBA design tools (Altium Designer, EAGLE, KiCad, etc.)
• Experience implementing mixed-signal PCBs with digital communications (UART, I2C, SPI, RS422, RS485, CAN, PCIe, Ethernet, Spacewire, etc.)

Desired Qualifications

• Expertise in PCB design and best practices for production-ready hardware
• Expertise in one or more scripting languages (Python, Lua, Bash, PowerShell, etc.) and/or embedded C/C++
• Experience designing high-reliability and/or safety-critical systems (e.g., for spacecraft or automotive applications)

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 $140,000 - 170,000 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: 

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.}