Inversion
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 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 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 1+ 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 $94,000-110,000. 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.
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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 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 1+ 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 $94,000-110,000. 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.
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