Inversion Space
Staff Mission Design Engineer Playa Vista, California, United States
Inversion Space, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Overview
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. We seek to usher in a new era of humanity defined by universal access to the globe, free of borders, with a routine way from space to Earth. We are building highly maneuverable re-entry vehicles that can loiter in orbit before precision landing back on Earth. What you’ll do
Inversion’s lifting-body reentry platform will create a highly maneuverable, highly accurate, and low-cost vehicle that will be industry-first. The Staff Mission Design Engineer will develop a workflow to support flight simulation data products required for flight safety analysis. This role will also assist in designing and executing system-level performance trade studies to drive key architecture decisions for current and conceptual reentry vehicles. You will own customer-facing performance predictions and safety analysis and contribute to Inversion's advanced development efforts. Responsibilities
Develop workflows to support flight simulation data products for flight safety analysis. Design and execute system-level performance trade studies to drive architecture decisions for reentry vehicles. Own customer-facing performance predictions and safety analyses. Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience Typically 12+ years of aerospace system performance analysis Strong knowledge of 3-DOF and 6-DOF flight simulation Experience using flight simulation environments to determine impact dispersions and estimated casualty values in flight safety analysis Familiarity with debris catalog generation Familiarity with trajectory design for space launch, reentry, or hypersonic systems Familiarity with handbook and medium fidelity aerodynamic prediction tools (e.g., DATCOM, CBAERO, Cart3D) Familiarity with trajectory optimization tools (POST, OTIS, QuickShot) Experience using programming languages like Python or MATLAB to automate workflows and accelerate data analysis Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with prototyping and rapid iteration Desired Qualifications: Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience End-to-end space mission analysis including launch, orbital operation, and reentry Strong knowledge of low/mid/high-fidelity estimation of aerodynamics for hypersonic vehicles Experience with trajectory optimization tools and creating custom toolchains to accelerate workflows Experience driving space system architectures using trajectory optimization software Space constellation design experience, including familiarity with STK for space mission design and ground coverage assessments Location and Work Arrangement
Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in-office presence. Compensation and Benefits
California annual base salary for this role is currently $169,000–$199,000. Pay grades are determined by role, level, location, and market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on interview results, role-related skills, education and experience, certifications, and internal equity. Compliance and Equal Opportunity
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, ITAR applies. You must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 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. Application and EEO Notices
Voluntary self-identification and other employment notices are provided as part of government reporting requirements. Completion is voluntary and will not affect hiring decisions. This includes voluntary self-identification of veteran status and disability status as applicable.
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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. We seek to usher in a new era of humanity defined by universal access to the globe, free of borders, with a routine way from space to Earth. We are building highly maneuverable re-entry vehicles that can loiter in orbit before precision landing back on Earth. What you’ll do
Inversion’s lifting-body reentry platform will create a highly maneuverable, highly accurate, and low-cost vehicle that will be industry-first. The Staff Mission Design Engineer will develop a workflow to support flight simulation data products required for flight safety analysis. This role will also assist in designing and executing system-level performance trade studies to drive key architecture decisions for current and conceptual reentry vehicles. You will own customer-facing performance predictions and safety analysis and contribute to Inversion's advanced development efforts. Responsibilities
Develop workflows to support flight simulation data products for flight safety analysis. Design and execute system-level performance trade studies to drive architecture decisions for reentry vehicles. Own customer-facing performance predictions and safety analyses. Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience Typically 12+ years of aerospace system performance analysis Strong knowledge of 3-DOF and 6-DOF flight simulation Experience using flight simulation environments to determine impact dispersions and estimated casualty values in flight safety analysis Familiarity with debris catalog generation Familiarity with trajectory design for space launch, reentry, or hypersonic systems Familiarity with handbook and medium fidelity aerodynamic prediction tools (e.g., DATCOM, CBAERO, Cart3D) Familiarity with trajectory optimization tools (POST, OTIS, QuickShot) Experience using programming languages like Python or MATLAB to automate workflows and accelerate data analysis Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with prototyping and rapid iteration Desired Qualifications: Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience End-to-end space mission analysis including launch, orbital operation, and reentry Strong knowledge of low/mid/high-fidelity estimation of aerodynamics for hypersonic vehicles Experience with trajectory optimization tools and creating custom toolchains to accelerate workflows Experience driving space system architectures using trajectory optimization software Space constellation design experience, including familiarity with STK for space mission design and ground coverage assessments Location and Work Arrangement
Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in-office presence. Compensation and Benefits
California annual base salary for this role is currently $169,000–$199,000. Pay grades are determined by role, level, location, and market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on interview results, role-related skills, education and experience, certifications, and internal equity. Compliance and Equal Opportunity
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, ITAR applies. You must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 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. Application and EEO Notices
Voluntary self-identification and other employment notices are provided as part of government reporting requirements. Completion is voluntary and will not affect hiring decisions. This includes voluntary self-identification of veteran status and disability status as applicable.
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