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About Inversion Space
Inversion is an aerospace and defense company developing advanced reentry technology for next-generation space missions. The company's maneuverable reentry spacecraft, Arc, is designed for rapid global cargo delivery, hypersonic testing, and national security missions requiring precise controlled atmospheric flight.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Inversion designs, manufactures and integrates spacecraft in-house, enabling rapid concept-to-flight development.
The Role
As a Test Engineer II, you will play a critical role in the design, functionality and performance of next-generation reentry vehicles. You will be a key member of the Accurate Landing Team, reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, Accurate Landing.
Your Responsibilities
- 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 or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Typically 2+ years of applicable hands-on experience testing hardware systems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or 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
Location and Compensation
This position requires in-office presence at Inversion's headquarters in Playa Vista, California.
California annual base salary: $106,000 to $150,000. Pay is determined by role, level, location and market alignment. Individual compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis considering interviews, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications 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.