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About Inversion Space
Inversion builds advanced reentry systems to deliver next-generation capabilities from space. Our mission is to make Earth radically more accessible by turning Low-Earth Orbit into an on-demand logistics domain. Our spacecraft are designed to deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under an hour, operating through extreme reentry conditions and landing with high precision.
What You'll Do
As a Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in the design, functionality, and performance of our next-generation reentry vehicles. You will be a key member of the Accurate Landing Team, reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, Accurate Landing.
- 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, a related field, or equivalent experience
- Typically 2+ 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
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance
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
Location and Work Environment
This position is on-site at Inversion HQ in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in-office presence.
Compensation
California annual base salary: $106,000-$150,000. Pay is determined by role, level, location, market data, interviews, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, and internal equity.
ITAR Compliance
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, 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.