Inversion
Senior Avionics Test and Automation Engineer
Inversion, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Turning Space into a Transportation Layer for Earth
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 an Avionics Test Systems Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain high-precision test systems for Inversion’s next-generation spacecraft, Arc. Your expertise in designing hardware test platforms and software frameworks will directly impact flight hardware validation, qualification testing, and overall mission success by ensuring avionics meet performance, reliability, and environmental requirements. You will be a key member of the
Avionics team , reporting directly to the
Director of Engineering, Avionics . Design, develop, and maintain custom test solutions for flight hardware consisting of in-house developed electronics and electro-mechanical hardware Write automation software responsible for interfacing with test equipment, instrumentation, devices under test, and
ERP
/
MRP
systems Perform root-cause investigations of failures observed during test by partnering closely with design teams Manage COTS component selection and develop custom hardware to exercise hardware interfaces in a flight-like manner Required Qualifications:
4+ years working with embedded test systems, preferably in avionics. Ability to scope, develop, troubleshoot, and maintain high-precision test systems for complex electronic systems. Strong background in test system component evaluation and selection. Proficiency with test automation strategies and frameworks (e.g., Pytest, Robot Framework). Experience designing and managing hardware-in-the-loop (
HIL
) testbeds for embedded systems. Knowledge of test system automation, including deployment, execution, and post-processing of test data. Competence in developing test plans and authoring test/verification procedures for electronic systems. Hands-on ability with oscilloscopes, signal generators, logic analyzers, and other lab equipment for debugging and characterization. Strong proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and
MATLAB
for test automation and data analysis. Desired Qualifications:
Background in automated data analysis tooling to improve test efficiency and insight generation. Familiarity with embedded software development for microcontrollers or
FPGA
-based platforms. Knowledge of
PCB
design for test instrumentation and interface hardware. Understanding of
EMI
/
EMC
test methodologies for aerospace electronics. Capability to automate environmental test equipment (e.g., thermal chambers, vacuum chambers). Familiarity with
CI
/CD pipelines for test and verification automation. Previous involvement in startup environments, where adaptability and initiative are critical. 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
$125,000 - $144,000
. 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. ITAR Compliance:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR
here .
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Inversion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
Inversion collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. If you are a US Job Applicant see the
CCPA Privacy Policy Notice
for further details. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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 an Avionics Test Systems Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain high-precision test systems for Inversion’s next-generation spacecraft, Arc. Your expertise in designing hardware test platforms and software frameworks will directly impact flight hardware validation, qualification testing, and overall mission success by ensuring avionics meet performance, reliability, and environmental requirements. You will be a key member of the
Avionics team , reporting directly to the
Director of Engineering, Avionics . Design, develop, and maintain custom test solutions for flight hardware consisting of in-house developed electronics and electro-mechanical hardware Write automation software responsible for interfacing with test equipment, instrumentation, devices under test, and
ERP
/
MRP
systems Perform root-cause investigations of failures observed during test by partnering closely with design teams Manage COTS component selection and develop custom hardware to exercise hardware interfaces in a flight-like manner Required Qualifications:
4+ years working with embedded test systems, preferably in avionics. Ability to scope, develop, troubleshoot, and maintain high-precision test systems for complex electronic systems. Strong background in test system component evaluation and selection. Proficiency with test automation strategies and frameworks (e.g., Pytest, Robot Framework). Experience designing and managing hardware-in-the-loop (
HIL
) testbeds for embedded systems. Knowledge of test system automation, including deployment, execution, and post-processing of test data. Competence in developing test plans and authoring test/verification procedures for electronic systems. Hands-on ability with oscilloscopes, signal generators, logic analyzers, and other lab equipment for debugging and characterization. Strong proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and
MATLAB
for test automation and data analysis. Desired Qualifications:
Background in automated data analysis tooling to improve test efficiency and insight generation. Familiarity with embedded software development for microcontrollers or
FPGA
-based platforms. Knowledge of
PCB
design for test instrumentation and interface hardware. Understanding of
EMI
/
EMC
test methodologies for aerospace electronics. Capability to automate environmental test equipment (e.g., thermal chambers, vacuum chambers). Familiarity with
CI
/CD pipelines for test and verification automation. Previous involvement in startup environments, where adaptability and initiative are critical. 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
$125,000 - $144,000
. 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. ITAR Compliance:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR
here .
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Inversion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
Inversion collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. If you are a US Job Applicant see the
CCPA Privacy Policy Notice
for further details. #J-18808-Ljbffr