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 field
Typically, 5+ years of professional experience in the design, build, and test cycle for satellite and spacecraft flight computer hardware
Proficiency executing thorough mixed-signal and digital circuit simulations
Demonstrated ability designing PCBAs using Altium Designer or other board design software
Hands-on work implementing mixed-signal PCBs with digital communications (UART, I2C, SPI, RS422, RS485, CAN, PCIe, Ethernet, etc.)
Background in fault-tolerant and failover-capable electronics design
Proven ability designing test systems and developing test plans for multidisciplinary systems
Strong understanding of requirements, systems design, and test methods for space, launch, and/or reentry environments including thermal, vibration, shock, EMI/EMC, and radiation
Proficient using common laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, and data acquisition systems
Proven track record of delivering high-visibility designs resulting from rigorous methodology
Must have the ability to…