Careers at Inversionspace

Advanced Reentry Technologies Who We Are: Inversion is an aerospace and defense company pioneering advanced reentry technology to enable next-generation capabilities from space. By combining high-performance materials, precision aerodynamics, and mission-driven autonomy, Inversion is transforming reentry into an operational capability for an entirely new class of missions. The company’s highly maneuverable reentry spacecraft, Arc, is designed for rapid global cargo delivery, hypersonic testing, and other national security missions that require precise, controlled flight through the atmosphere. Arc creates an entirely new transportation domain, unlocking unprecedented speed and global reach. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Inversion designs, manufactures, and integrates its spacecraft under one roof, enabling the company to move rapidly from concept to flight. The company is backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, with customers across the U.S. government and commercial space industry. Position Overview As a Senior Platform Engineer at Inversion, you will work as part of the simulation team to develop and manage the infrastructure that supports the simulation and test environments for our flight systems. The simulation team is responsible for ensuring that flight software and flight hardware can be continuously integrated and tested under realistic flight conditions. You will play a key role in the design and implementation of infrastructure-agnostic platforms and self-service tools that will enable fast, repeatable development and deployment workflows across the engineering stack. Your work will empower Inversion’s engineering teams to iterate rapidly throughout the development life cycle and will strengthen Inversion’s ability to put our products into the hands of our customers with unprecedented speed and agility. Key Responsibilities Provision, deploy, and maintain infrastructure to support simulation workflows, including high-performance computing (HPC), software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing Leverage infrastructure as a service (IaaS) to enable scalability and resource optimization Leverage automation and infrastructure as code (IaC) to manage infrastructure efficiently Leverage containerization and orchestration to enable modern, scalable, and resilient application deployments Work closely with developers/engineers to design, implement, and manage continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to improve iteration speed and flight system reliability Configure network hardware, manage cloud resources, and ensure network security and performance Contribute to the design and development of a simulation system capable of automatically provisioning and deploying resources to support simulation workflows Required Qualifications Candidates must meet all of the following qualifications to be considered for this role: 5+ years of professional experience in platform, DevOps, infrastructure, or software engineering Expertise in DevOps best practices Proficiency in one or more scripting languages (Python, Lua, Bash, PowerShell, etc.) Experience with Linux-based systems Experience with one or more CI/CD platforms (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.) Experience with containerization (Docker/Podman) and orchestration (Kubernetes) Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance. The ideal candidate will also meet one or more of the following qualifications: Expertise in IaaS (AWS and GCP) Expertise in IaC (Terraform) Expertise in database administration and network administration Familiarity with system observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, etc.) Desired Qualifications Experience with embedded systems Experience with SIL, HIL, or robotics testbeds Familiarity with Linux-based real-time systems Familiarity with cloud-based/distributed HPC 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 $139,000 - $201,000. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate 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. Learn more about the ITAR here . Equal Employment Opportunity: 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.

Advanced Reentry Technologies Who We Are: Inversion is an aerospace and defense company pioneering advanced reentry technology to enable next-generation capabilities from space. By combining high-performance materials, precision aerodynamics, and mission-driven autonomy, Inversion is transforming reentry into an operational capability for an entirely new class of missions. The company’s highly maneuverable reentry spacecraft, Arc, is designed for rapid global cargo delivery, hypersonic testing, and other national security missions that require precise, controlled flight through the atmosphere. Arc creates an entirely new transportation domain, unlocking unprecedented speed and global reach. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Inversion designs, manufactures, and integrates its spacecraft under one roof, enabling the company to move rapidly from concept to flight. The company is backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, with customers across the U.S. government and commercial space industry. Position Overview: As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Inversion you will develop the software that powers and controls Inversion’s hypersonic reentry vehicle. You will work across the full software stack, from low-level hardware interfaces and board support packages to real-time vehicle control, networking, and mission-critical flight applications. You will partner closely with electrical, systems, GNC, and integration engineers to bring up new hardware, develop flight software architectures, and deliver reliable software capable of operating through all phases of flight. This role requires strong ownership, hands-on debugging skills, and the ability to rapidly solve challenging hardware-software integration problems. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software for flight computers, avionics subsystems, payload interfaces, and vehicle control systems. Develop high-reliability software in C and C++ for real-time embedded systems operating in mission-critical aerospace environments. Own software development throughout the entire product lifecycle, including requirements definition, architecture, implementation, verification, flight test support, and operational deployment. Develop and maintain Board Support Packages (BSPs), hardware abstraction layers, bootloaders, and device drivers for custom avionics hardware. Perform board bring-up and hardware enablement activities on new processor and FPGA-based platforms. Develop software interfaces for sensors, actuators, radios, power systems, storage devices, and vehicle networks. Design and implement vehicle-wide communication architectures enabling reliable exchange of telemetry, commands, sensor data, and control information across distributed embedded computing platforms using DDS, CoAP, and other modern networking technologies. Support distributed vehicle software architectures including telemetry, command and control, health monitoring, fault management, and data logging systems. Design and execute unit tests, integration tests, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) verification campaigns. Debug complex software and hardware interactions using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, JTAG debuggers, and software instrumentation tools. Collaborate closely with electrical, systems, manufacturing, integration, and flight operations teams to rapidly identify and resolve vehicle-level issues. Participate in software design reviews, architecture reviews, code reviews, and flight readiness reviews. Support vehicle integration, environmental testing, flight test operations, and mission execution activities as required. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Typically 5+ years of professional experience developing embedded software for aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive, or other high-reliability systems. Strong proficiency in modern C and C++ development. Experience developing software for bare-metal, RTOS, or Embedded Linux environments. Experience debugging software at the hardware boundary, including processor bring-up and peripheral integration. Strong understanding of computer architecture, memory systems, interrupts, DMA, and embedded operating systems. Experience developing software interfaces for common embedded communication protocols including SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, and RS-422/-232/-485. Experience developing distributed embedded systems using communication middleware and protocols such as DDS (Cyclone DDS, Fast DDS, RTI Connext), CoAP, MQTT, gRPC, REST, TCP/IP, UDP, and Ethernet. Experience with software verification, unit testing, integration testing, and root-cause analysis. Proficiency with Git-based development workflows and modern software development practices. Strong Python development skills for test automation, hardware control, and engineering tooling. Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance. Desired Qualifications: Experience developing flight software for spacecraft, launch vehicles, hypersonic vehicles, autonomous aircraft, or defense systems. Experience with NXP i.MX RT, STM32, TI Sitara, Xilinx Zynq, AMD Versal, or similar embedded processing platforms. Experience with embedded operating systems (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, Embedded Linux) and embedded Linux build systems (Yocto/OpenEmbedded, Buildroot, PetaLinux), including development of custom Linux distributions, BSPs, and production image pipelines. Experience developing device drivers, Board Support Packages (BSPs), bootloaders, and low-level hardware interfaces. Experience with deterministic networking, Precision Time Protocol (PTP), DDS middleware, or distributed embedded systems. Experience with high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, GigE Vision, USB 3.0, CameraLink, Aurora, or GMSL. Experience with FPGA development, HDL design, or hardware acceleration architectures. Experience developing automated test frameworks and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems. Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts, secure boot, encryption, and trusted computing architectures. Experience with fault-tolerant and safety-critical software architectures. Experience supporting vehicle integration campaigns, environmental testing, flight testing, or mission operations. Previous experience working in a fast-paced startup environment with aggressive development schedules. 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 $139,000 - $201,000. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate 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. Learn more about the ITAR here . Equal Employment Opportunity: 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.

Advanced Reentry Technologies Who We Are: Inversion is an aerospace and defense company pioneering advanced reentry technology to enable next-generation capabilities from space. By combining high-performance materials, precision aerodynamics, and mission-driven autonomy, Inversion is transforming reentry into an operational capability for an entirely new class of missions. The company’s highly maneuverable reentry spacecraft, Arc, is designed for rapid global cargo delivery, hypersonic testing, and other national security missions that require precise, controlled flight through the atmosphere. Arc creates an entirely new transportation domain, unlocking unprecedented speed and global reach. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Inversion designs, manufactures, and integrates its spacecraft under one roof, enabling the company to move rapidly from concept to flight. The company is backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, with customers across the U.S. government and commercial space industry. Position Overview: As an Avionics Embedded Software Engineering Intern, you will support the development, integration, verification, and debugging of embedded software for Inversion’s next-generation reentry vehicles. You will sit within the Avionics team and work closely with embedded software, electrical, RF, GNC, test, and vehicle engineers to develop software that interfaces directly with flight hardware. You will gain hands-on experience developing and debugging firmware and embedded software, bringing up new hardware, integrating sensors and communications interfaces, and validating software in laboratory and hardware-in-the-loop environments. This is a practical, systems-focused internship for students interested in embedded systems, real-time software, flight computers, hardware/software integration, and aerospace applications. Key Responsibilities: Work closely with embedded software and avionics engineers to develop, integrate, test, and debug flight software and firmware. Develop software for microcontrollers, processors, sensors, communications interfaces, and other avionics hardware. Support board bring-up and hardware/software integration, including debugging interfaces between embedded software and electrical hardware. Implement and debug drivers and interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet, GPIO, ADCs, and other embedded interfaces. Develop and execute software tests using laboratory hardware, engineering test fixtures, and hardware-in-the-loop systems. Support real-time software development using an RTOS or similar embedded software framework. Debug software and hardware issues using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers, serial consoles, and software instrumentation. Develop test scripts and analysis tools using Python or similar languages to automate validation and characterize system behavior. Support integration of sensors, flight computers, RF systems, power electronics, and other avionics subsystems. Analyze failures and anomalies, identify root causes, and work with multidisciplinary teams to implement and verify corrective actions. Document software behavior, test results, interfaces, and technical findings to support flight hardware development and verification. Required Qualifications: Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master's or doctorate degree program in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, aerospace engineering, or a related engineering discipline. GPA of 3.0 or above. 3+ months of applied engineering experience (internship, laboratory, and personal/team project experience is applicable). Coursework or project experience in embedded systems, computer architecture, operating systems, real-time systems, or related disciplines. Experience programming in C or C++. Experience developing software for a microcontroller, embedded processor, FPGA-based system, robotics platform, or similar hardware. Strong problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical results clearly to multidisciplinary teams. Desired Qualifications: Hands-on experience with an RTOS such as Zephyr, FreeRTOS, or similar. Experience with embedded Linux or low-level software development. Experience developing device drivers or low-level hardware interfaces. Familiarity with SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet, GPIO, ADCs, or similar embedded interfaces. Experience debugging embedded systems using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD debuggers, or similar tools. Experience with board bring-up and hardware/software integration. Experience developing automated software tests or hardware-in-the-loop test systems. Experience with Python for test automation, data analysis, or development tooling. Familiarity with real-time concepts such as interrupts, scheduling, concurrency, synchronization, timing constraints, and memory management. Experience developing embedded systems through Formula SAE, student rocketry, CubeSat, robotics, or similar engineering projects. Previous internship experience at a space, aerospace, or hardware startup. Familiarity with Git, CI/CD, software configuration management, and collaborative software development practices. Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in-office presence. The California annual base hourly rate for this role is currently $38-$41. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate 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. Learn more about the ITAR here . Equal Employment Opportunity: 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.

Advanced Reentry Technologies Who We Are: Inversion is an aerospace and defense company pioneering advanced reentry technology to enable next-generation capabilities from space. By combining high-performance materials, precision aerodynamics, and mission-driven autonomy, Inversion is transforming reentry into an operational capability for an entirely new class of missions. The company’s highly maneuverable reentry spacecraft, Arc, is designed for rapid global cargo delivery, hypersonic testing, and other national security missions that require precise, controlled flight through the atmosphere. Arc creates an entirely new transportation domain, unlocking unprecedented speed and global reach. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Inversion designs, manufactures, and integrates its spacecraft under one roof, enabling the company to move rapidly from concept to flight. The company is backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, with customers across the U.S. government and commercial space industry. Position Overview: As an Embedded Software Engineer II at Inversion you will develop the software that powers and controls Inversion’s hypersonic reentry vehicle. You will work across the full software stack, from low-level hardware interfaces and board support packages to real-time vehicle control, networking, and mission-critical flight applications. You will partner closely with electrical, systems, GNC, and integration engineers to bring up new hardware, develop flight software architectures, and deliver reliable software capable of operating through all phases of flight. This role requires strong ownership, hands-on debugging skills, and the ability to rapidly solve challenging hardware-software integration problems. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software for flight computers, avionics subsystems, payload interfaces, and vehicle control systems. Develop high-reliability software in C and C++ for real-time embedded systems operating in mission-critical aerospace environments. Own software development throughout the entire product lifecycle, including requirements definition, architecture, implementation, verification, flight test support, and operational deployment. Develop and maintain Board Support Packages (BSPs), hardware abstraction layers, bootloaders, and device drivers for custom avionics hardware. Perform board bring-up and hardware enablement activities on new processor and FPGA-based platforms. Develop software interfaces for sensors, actuators, radios, power systems, storage devices, and vehicle networks. Design and implement vehicle-wide communication architectures enabling reliable exchange of telemetry, commands, sensor data, and control information across distributed embedded computing platforms using DDS, CoAP, and other modern networking technologies. Support distributed vehicle software architectures including telemetry, command and control, health monitoring, fault management, and data logging systems. Design and execute unit tests, integration tests, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) verification campaigns. Debug complex software and hardware interactions using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, JTAG debuggers, and software instrumentation tools. Collaborate closely with electrical, systems, manufacturing, integration, and flight operations teams to rapidly identify and resolve vehicle-level issues. Participate in software design reviews, architecture reviews, code reviews, and flight readiness reviews. Support vehicle integration, environmental testing, flight test operations, and mission execution activities as required. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Typically 2+ years of professional experience developing embedded software for aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive, or other high-reliability systems. Strong proficiency in modern C and C++ development. Experience developing software for bare-metal, RTOS, or Embedded Linux environments. Experience debugging software at the hardware boundary, including processor bring-up and peripheral integration. Strong understanding of computer architecture, memory systems, interrupts, DMA, and embedded operating systems. Experience developing software interfaces for common embedded communication protocols including SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, and RS-422/-232/-485. Experience with software verification, unit testing, integration testing, and root-cause analysis. Proficiency with Git-based development workflows and modern software development practices. Strong Python development skills for test automation, hardware control, and engineering tooling. Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance. Desired Qualifications: Experience developing flight software for spacecraft, launch vehicles, hypersonic vehicles, autonomous aircraft, or defense systems. Experience with NXP i.MX RT, STM32, TI Sitara, Xilinx Zynq, AMD Versal, or similar embedded processing platforms. Experience developing distributed embedded systems using communication middleware and protocols such as DDS (Cyclone DDS, Fast DDS, RTI Connext), CoAP, MQTT, gRPC, REST, TCP/IP, UDP, and Ethernet. Experience with embedded operating systems (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, Embedded Linux) and embedded Linux build systems (Yocto/OpenEmbedded, Buildroot, PetaLinux), including development of custom Linux distributions, BSPs, and production image pipelines. Experience developing device drivers, Board Support Packages (BSPs), bootloaders, and low-level hardware interfaces. Experience with deterministic networking, Precision Time Protocol (PTP), DDS middleware, or distributed embedded systems. Experience with high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, GigE Vision, USB 3.0, CameraLink, Aurora, or GMSL. Experience with FPGA development, HDL design, or hardware acceleration architectures. Experience developing automated test frameworks and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems. Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts, secure boot, encryption, and trusted computing architectures. Experience with fault-tolerant and safety-critical software architectures. Experience supporting vehicle integration campaigns, environmental testing, flight testing, or mission operations. Previous experience working in a fast-paced startup environment with aggressive development schedules. 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 $101,000 - $160,000. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate 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. Learn more about the ITAR here . Equal Employment Opportunity: 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.

Advanced Reentry Technologies Who We Are: Inversion is an aerospace and defense company pioneering advanced reentry technology to enable next-generation capabilities from space. By combining high-performance materials, precision aerodynamics, and mission-driven autonomy, Inversion is transforming reentry into an operational capability for an entirely new class of missions. The company’s highly maneuverable reentry spacecraft, Arc, is designed for rapid global cargo delivery, hypersonic testing, and other national security missions that require precise, controlled flight through the atmosphere. Arc creates an entirely new transportation domain, unlocking unprecedented speed and global reach. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Inversion designs, manufactures, and integrates its spacecraft under one roof, enabling the company to move rapidly from concept to flight. The company is backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, with customers across the U.S. government and commercial space industry. What You'll Do As the Manager of Arc Vehicle Mechanical at Inversion, you will report directly to the Chief Engineer of Arc . In this role, you will lead the team responsible for the mechanical design, analysis, build support, integration, and qualification of Arc vehicle structures, mechanisms, and thermal protection systems. You will own delivery of Arc’s primary structures, associated mechanisms, and thermal protection systems (TPS). Key Responsibilities Lead the Arc Vehicle Mechanical team’s daily execution, technical direction, people management, and engineering development. Own the technical delivery of the Arc primary vehicle structure s , associated mechanisms , and thermal protection system (TPS) manufacture build and integration . Partner with Production on manufacturability, tooling, inspection methods, process qualification, production capacity, and long-lead material planning. Coordinate and define mechanical interfaces, installation requirements, access provisions, load paths, and verification responsibilities. Oversee structural analysis and validation, including first-principles calculations, finite-element analysis, joint assessment, tolerance analysis, and test correlation. Lead planning and execution of structural, mechanical, and TPS development, qualification, acceptance, and vehicle-level testing. Support integrated vehicle builds, environmental testing, shipment, launch preparation, recovery operations, and post- f l ight hardware assessment as required. Drive root-cause investigations and corrective actions when necessary, including build non-conformances, test anomalies, and vehicle integration issues. Maintain configuration discipline across CAD, drawings, bills of materials, interface definitions, TPS process documentation, tooling, and verification evidence. Build and mentor a high-performing mechanical engineering team. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering , Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical experience. Typically 8 + years of technical experience developing aerospace vehicle structures, mechanisms, TPS, or similarly demanding hardware. Typically 2 + years of formal people-management experience, with a proven track record of leading high-performing engineering teams. Strong technical background in mechanical design, structural mechanics, load paths, joints, fasteners, materials, and manufacturing processes. Proven experience managing complex aerospace programs through design, environmental qualification, and flight operations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to drive alignment across hardware, software, and production organizations. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/ Top Secret security clearance . Desired Qualifications Master's or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Direct experience with hypersonic flight systems and/or reentry vehicle architectures . Familiarity with TPS materials characterization, structural bonding, and advanced composite fabrication. Prior experience in a fast-paced startup environment. 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 $148,000 - $203,000. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate 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. Learn more about the ITAR here . Equal Employment Opportunity: 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.

Advanced Reentry Technologies Who We Are: Inversion is an aerospace and defense company pioneering advanced reentry technology to enable next-generation capabilities from space. By combining high-performance materials, precision aerodynamics, and mission-driven autonomy, Inversion is transforming reentry into an operational capability for an entirely new class of missions. The company’s highly maneuverable reentry spacecraft, Arc, is designed for rapid global cargo delivery, hypersonic testing, and other national security missions that require precise, controlled flight through the atmosphere. Arc creates an entirely new transportation domain, unlocking unprecedented speed and global reach. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Inversion designs, manufactures, and integrates its spacecraft under one roof, enabling the company to move rapidly from concept to flight. The company is backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, with customers across the U.S. government and commercial space industry. What You’ll Do: As a Parachute Engineer II 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: Develop and own a variety of parachute systems from concept to manufacture. Work with customers to develop and satisfy design requirements. Support testing and design of Arc’s parachute and deployment systems. Lead and support a variety of parachute and parachute-adjacent hardware, mechanisms, and/or systems. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience. Typically, 2+ years of parachute design experience with significant project ownership. Strong engineering design fundamentals. Experienced in relevant textile design, including sewing, rigging, and hardware testing. 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: Experience with relevant CAD and design software (may include GliderPlan, Openglider, LEparagliding, AutoCAD, NX, etc.). Experience organizing and executing drop tests or other types of tests. Active US security clearance or the ability to obtain security clearance USPA Class A Sport Parachute license or equivalent. FAA Senior Rigger Certification. Mechanical and/or pyrotechnic system design experience. Joint precision airdrop system (JPADS) design and testing experience. Knowledge of simulation-based wing modeling, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and/or wind tunnel testing. 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 $106,000 - $150,000. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate 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. Learn more about the ITAR here . Equal Employment Opportunity: 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.

Advanced Reentry Technologies Who We Are: Inversion is an aerospace and defense company pioneering advanced reentry technology to enable next-generation capabilities from space. By combining high-performance materials, precision aerodynamics, and mission-driven autonomy, Inversion is transforming reentry into an operational capability for an entirely new class of missions. The company’s highly maneuverable reentry spacecraft, Arc, is designed for rapid global cargo delivery, hypersonic testing, and other national security missions that require precise, controlled flight through the atmosphere. Arc creates an entirely new transportation domain, unlocking unprecedented speed and global reach. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Inversion designs, manufactures, and integrates its spacecraft under one roof, enabling the company to move rapidly from concept to flight. The company is backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, with customers across the U.S. government and commercial space industry. Position Overview: As an RF Systems Engineer at Inversion, you will report directly to the Manager of Arc Avionics . In this role, you will be responsible for the development, integration, and verification of the flight and ground RF/Telemetry systems for Inversion’s next-generation reentry vehicles. You will own the end-to-end lifecycle of communication hardware—taking systems from initial link analysis and component selection through to radiation pattern modeling, lab testing, and live mission-readiness validation. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain high-fidelity communication link budgets, modeling vehicle-level antenna radiation patterns and simulating RF performance in challenging flight and atmospheric reentry environments. Perform trade studies to evaluate, select, and qualify commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom RF components, including transmitters, transceivers, Power Amplifiers (PAs), Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs), and antennas. Lead benchtop and vehicle-level RF testing using standard laboratory equipment, bridging hardware with software by supporting live end-to-end telemetry validation. Establish and test ground station networks utilizing S-band and L-band frequencies to ensure robust link margins at critical elevation angles. Partner with software, guidance and control (GNC), power, and mechanical teams to ensure optimal antenna placement, proper thermal dissipation, and structural integrity under environmental stress. Lead the gathering of technical data and generating documentation required for regulatory licensing with bodies such as the FCC, ITU, and NTIA. Design and own RF test systems and develop comprehensive test plans to qualify hardware across space and reentry environments (thermal, vibration, shock, EMI/EMC, and radiation). Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering , Computer Engineering, or equivalent technical experience. Typically 5 + years of professional aerospace/defense experience with direct ownership of RF hardware deployment, component qualification, or link architecture. Proven experience developing and analyzing RF link budgets under dynamic flight profiles. Foundational experience with electromagnetic simulation tools (such as Ansys HFSS) for modeling antenna characteristics or component behavior. Demonstrated background in the design of fault-tolerant and failover-capable RF systems. Proficient using common laboratory equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, and data acquisition systems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical RF concepts to multidisciplinary teams. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance. Desired Qualifications Experience testing and integrating S-band and L-band telemetry or transponder systems. Familiarity with the unique RF propagation and signal attenuation challenges associated with hypersonic spacecraft reentry (plasma blackout). Strong software or scripting fluency in Python or MATLAB for processing lab data, automated test scripts, or link budget tool development. Knowledge of aerospace environmental qualification processes, including EMI/EMC testing, anechoic chambers, vibration, and thermal vacuum (TVAC) environments. Familiarity with telemetry and range safety standards (e.g., IRIG-106) and digital modulation schemes (such as SOQPSK). Prior experience working in startups and/or small independent teams. 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 $137,000 - $193,000. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate 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. Learn more about the ITAR here . Equal Employment Opportunity: 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.

Advanced Reentry Technologies Who We Are: Inversion is an aerospace and defense company pioneering advanced reentry technology to enable next-generation capabilities from space. By combining high-performance materials, precision aerodynamics, and mission-driven autonomy, Inversion is transforming reentry into an operational capability for an entirely new class of missions. The company’s highly maneuverable reentry spacecraft, Arc, is designed for rapid global cargo delivery, hypersonic testing, and other national security missions that require precise, controlled flight through the atmosphere. Arc creates an entirely new transportation domain, unlocking unprecedented speed and global reach. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Inversion designs, manufactures, and integrates its spacecraft under one roof, enabling the company to move rapidly from concept to flight. The company is backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, with customers across the U.S. government and commercial space industry. Position Overview: As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Inversion you will own the development, testing, and deployment of highly reliable, low-latency flight software that runs on Arc’s vehicle avionics hardware. You will design and implement safety-critical code for microcontrollers, power distribution units, flight computers, and communication systems. Operating with high autonomy, you will bridge the gap between hardware and software, debugging boundary-level issues, establishing embedded coding standards, and ensuring our flight processors execute flawlessly through extreme reentry environments. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain high-reliability, real-time embedded software in C/C++ for Arc flight computers, microcontrollers, and actuators. Architect and implement low-level device drivers for communication protocols including SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet, and RS-422. Own embedded software modules end-to-end, from early requirements definition through testing, qualification, and vehicle-level flight operations. Bring up new avionics hardware platforms, debugging complex hardware-software boundary issues using JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and packet sniffers. Integrate and validate embedded code using software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test environments. Perform rigorous code reviews, establish technical standards, and mentor junior embedded engineers on the team. Collaborate closely with the core Flight Software and Simulation teams to align vehicle autonomy, telemetry architectures, and GNC algorithm execution. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering , Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical experience. Typically 5+ years of professional experience developing low-level embedded C/C++ software for real-time systems. Hands-on experience with bare-metal microcontrollers and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) like FreeRTOS , RTEMS, or VxWorks. Proven capability to read electrical schematics, understand datasheet registers, and debug physical hardware using laboratory instruments. Experience implementing standard hardware peripheral drivers and serial communication protocols. Excellent verbal and written communication skills . Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance. Desired Qualifications: Experience developing software for safety-critical or high-reliability applications (e.g., aerospace, automotive, or medical devices). Familiarity with modern software development practices, including Git, unit test frameworks, static analysis tools, and CI/CD pipelines. Proficiency in Python for test automation, data analysis, and hardware scripting. Experience developing embedded software on Linux-based systems. Experience developing FPGA designs and digital logic using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog . Experience developing custom Board Support Packages (BSPs), bootloader configurations, device startup code, and hardware abstraction layers (HAL). Experience participating in electrical schematic reviews and collaborating closely with hardware engineers to guide board-level design. Experience leading PCB bring-up, design verification testing (DVT), hardware qualification, and transition to production. Prior experience in a fast-paced aerospace startup or small hardware integration team. 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 $139,000 - $201,000. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate 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. Learn more about the ITAR here . Equal Employment Opportunity: 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.

Advanced Reentry Technologies Who We Are: Inversion is an aerospace and defense company pioneering advanced reentry technology to enable next-generation capabilities from space. By combining high-performance materials, precision aerodynamics, and mission-driven autonomy, Inversion is transforming reentry into an operational capability for an entirely new class of missions. The company’s highly maneuverable reentry spacecraft, Arc, is designed for rapid global cargo delivery, hypersonic testing, and other national security missions that require precise, controlled flight through the atmosphere. Arc creates an entirely new transportation domain, unlocking unprecedented speed and global reach. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Inversion designs, manufactures, and integrates its spacecraft under one roof, enabling the company to move rapidly from concept to flight. The company is backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, with customers across the U.S. government and commercial space industry. Position Overview: As a Staff Flight Software Engineer at Inversion, you will report directly to the Engineering Manager of Arc Vehicle Software . In this role, you will be a principal software architect and technical authority for the flight software running on our next-generation Arc hypersonic reentry vehicle. You will own the flight software architecture end-to-end, solving unprecedented technical challenges at the intersection of embedded hardware, safety-critical control loops, and autonomous flight state machines . Key Responsibilities: Architect, write, and maintain high-reliability, fault-tolerant flight software in for the Arc vehicle. Own the software architecture for critical vehicle state transitions, fault-management, power conservation, and autonomous mission execution. Lead the integration and optimization of complex multi-rate Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) algorithms from the Reentry and Accurate Landing teams into the core C++ flight software loop. Establish company-wide embedded C++ development standards, coding guidelines, and software architectural patterns. Drive hardware-software boundary definition, board bring-up, and low-level debugging on target flight computer processors. Design and lead the development of highly automated Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test suites to achieve robust code coverage. Mentor senior and mid-level software engineers, fostering a culture of rigorous software engineering and technical excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional system architects to define telemetry formats, communication protocols, and hardware interface controls. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science , Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent technical experience. Typically 9 + years of professional experience developing embedded, real-time, or safety-critical software. Expertise in systems programming languages (C / C++ / Rust) in a Linux-based development environment. Deep understanding of embedded Linux , deterministic software execution, multi-threading, and memory management in resource-constrained environments. Proven track record of architecting and deploying flight software or high-reliability autonomous software on hardware that has successfully operated in flight or harsh environments. Strong background in low-level drivers, networking, and hardware interface protocols (such as CAN, Ethernet, SPI, UART, or RS-422). Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to lead complex software design reviews. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance. Desired Qualifications: Experience developing flight software for spacecraft, launch vehicles, or safety-critical autonomous aerospace platforms. Familiarity with physical system modeling, 6DOF simulations, or GNC algorithm execution. Extensive experience with modern CI/CD systems, software test automation, and embedded compiler toolchains. Prior experience in a fast-paced aerospace startup . 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 $165,000 - $236,000. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate 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. Learn more about the ITAR here . Equal Employment Opportunity: 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.

Advanced Reentry Technologies Who We Are: Inversion is an aerospace and defense company pioneering advanced reentry technology to enable next-generation capabilities from space. By combining high-performance materials, precision aerodynamics, and mission-driven autonomy, Inversion is transforming reentry into an operational capability for an entirely new class of missions. The company’s highly maneuverable reentry spacecraft, Arc, is designed for rapid global cargo delivery, hypersonic testing, and other national security missions that require precise, controlled flight through the atmosphere. Arc creates an entirely new transportation domain, unlocking unprecedented speed and global reach. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Inversion designs, manufactures, and integrates its spacecraft under one roof, enabling the company to move rapidly from concept to flight. The company is backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, with customers across the U.S. government and commercial space industry. Position Overview: As a Senior Software Engineer (Ground Software) at Inversion, you will have an instrumental impact on the interface and operation of our next-generation re-entry vehicles. You will architect, build, and deploy software systems essential to the command and control of space vehicles. Working directly with Flight Software, Avionics, and Simulation teams, this role is responsible for delivering reliable, robust tools to direct and monitor vehicles and assets on the ground and in space. The result of this work is essential in enabling the world’s first re-entry vehicle designed for turning space into a transportation layer for Earth. You will be a key member of the Processing Core team, reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, Processing Core. Key Responsibilities: This role spans the full lifecycle of ground software, from test infrastructure and simulation through qualification and mission operations: Develop intuitive software that enables real-time operation of space vehicles Design and own command and control systems Assist with the growth and development of the software organization, including conducting interviews and mentoring/onboarding other engineers and interns In your first 6-12 months, you will take ownership of the ground software systems stack and deploy your solutions to support live development and space vehicles. Required Qualifications: Typically 5+ years of hands-on experience building flight software or ground software. Bachelor’s degree in physics, math, computer science, or equivalent experience. Strong coding skills in a systems programing language (C, C++, Rust, etc.) and scripting languages (Python, Bash etc.). Working knowledge of networking fundamentals and distributed systems concepts, including TCP/UDP, client-server architectures, and networked debugging. Strong familiarity with developing and deploying on Linux. Experience developing, verifying, and deploying software at scale. An innovative and optimistic approach to your work in a dynamic and uncertain environment. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance. Desired Qualifications: Experience developing, verifying/qualifying, and deploying mission critical software. Familiarity with communications and RF fundamentals such as encoding, modulation, forward error correction, and common aerospace standards. Experience building beautiful and intuitive user experiences and interfaces using frameworks like React, Angular, etc. Prior experience working in startups and small independent teams. 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 $139,000 - 201,000. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate 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. Learn more about the ITAR here . Equal Employment Opportunity: 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.