Inversion
Overview
Turning Space into a Transportation Layer for Earth Inversion is building highly maneuverable re-entry vehicles that can loiter in orbit before precision landing back on Earth. We seek to usher in a new era of humanity defined by universal access to the whole globe, free of borders and a routine way from space to Earth. Who We Are
Eras of humanity are defined by their transportation modes, and we are defining the next era by enabling space-to-Earth access through advanced reentry vehicles. What you’ll do
The Staff Mission Design Engineer will develop a workflow to support the flight simulation data products required for flight safety analysis. This role will also aid 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 be a key contributor to Inversion’s advanced development efforts. Responsibilities
• Develop workflows for flight simulation data products used in flight safety analysis. • Design and execute system-level performance trade studies to inform architecture decisions for reentry vehicles. • Own customer-facing performance predictions and safety analyses. • Contribute to advanced development efforts at Inversion. 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 support of 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, MATLAB, etc. 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 of hypersonic vehicles Significant experience with trajectory optimization tools and creating custom toolchains around them Experience driving space system architectures using trajectory optimization software tools Space constellation design experience, including familiarity with STK for space mission design and ground coverage assessments Location and Employment Details
Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in-office presence. For compensation, the California annual base salary for this role is currently $169,000–$199,000. Pay is determined by role, level, location, and market data, and may vary based on interviews, education, experience, and internal equity. Compliance and Equal Opportunities
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, ITAR compliance is required. You must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible to obtain the 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 details. Voluntary Self-Identification
We invite candidates to respond to voluntary self-identification surveys for government reporting purposes. Completion is optional and will not affect hiring decisions. See our Equal Employment Opportunity policy for more details.
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Turning Space into a Transportation Layer for Earth Inversion is building highly maneuverable re-entry vehicles that can loiter in orbit before precision landing back on Earth. We seek to usher in a new era of humanity defined by universal access to the whole globe, free of borders and a routine way from space to Earth. Who We Are
Eras of humanity are defined by their transportation modes, and we are defining the next era by enabling space-to-Earth access through advanced reentry vehicles. What you’ll do
The Staff Mission Design Engineer will develop a workflow to support the flight simulation data products required for flight safety analysis. This role will also aid 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 be a key contributor to Inversion’s advanced development efforts. Responsibilities
• Develop workflows for flight simulation data products used in flight safety analysis. • Design and execute system-level performance trade studies to inform architecture decisions for reentry vehicles. • Own customer-facing performance predictions and safety analyses. • Contribute to advanced development efforts at Inversion. 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 support of 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, MATLAB, etc. 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 of hypersonic vehicles Significant experience with trajectory optimization tools and creating custom toolchains around them Experience driving space system architectures using trajectory optimization software tools Space constellation design experience, including familiarity with STK for space mission design and ground coverage assessments Location and Employment Details
Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in-office presence. For compensation, the California annual base salary for this role is currently $169,000–$199,000. Pay is determined by role, level, location, and market data, and may vary based on interviews, education, experience, and internal equity. Compliance and Equal Opportunities
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, ITAR compliance is required. You must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible to obtain the 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 details. Voluntary Self-Identification
We invite candidates to respond to voluntary self-identification surveys for government reporting purposes. Completion is optional and will not affect hiring decisions. See our Equal Employment Opportunity policy for more details.
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