Senior Avionics Engineer

The posting, as Inversion wrote it

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 Avionics Engineer, you will be personally responsible for the architecture and implementation of the core avionics elements for Inversion's next-generation vehicles. This position requires a highly motivated engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can execute with autonomy. You will help define the foundation of Inversion's avionics architecture while setting the technical standards for future team growth.

You will be a key member of the Avionics team, reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, Avionics. Our engineers are responsible for the complete lifecycle of the hardware they create, including development, testing, and integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop complete avionics systems, including architecture, design, integration, and verification, from initial concept through delivery of qualified hardware
• Lead the technical execution of avionics hardware builds, including PCB design, harnessing, embedded systems, and environmental qualification
• Collaborate with propulsion, guidance and control, thermal and software teams to ensure seamless integration and performance of avionics systems
• Develop, lead, and own digital, analog, and mixed-signal circuit board designs
• Implement robust design and test processes that ensure reliability and safety of your designs
• Qualify your designs through environmental testing including vibration, shock, TCYC, and TVAC testing
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to manage component selection, testing, and delivery schedules
• Lead and present trade studies to shape the architecture and design
• Maintain accurate design documentation, test plans, and reports, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills
• Contribute to flight software architecture design

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related

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• Understanding of unique design requirements for long-duration orbital missions
• Knowledge of common spacecraft ADCS sensors and propulsion components (star trackers, reaction wheels, thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), pressure transducers, solenoid valves, etc.)
• Experience with video system development and integration
• Proficiency with software and scripting languages such as C/C++, Python, or Rust
• Proficiency with RTL languages such as VHDL or Verilog
• Prior work 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 $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

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