Space Transportation Systems Engineer

2 weeks ago


Playa Vista, United States INVERSION Full time
About Inversion

We're ushering in a new era of humanity with universal access to the globe, free from borders and routine transportation from space to Earth. To achieve this, we're building highly maneuverable re-entry vehicles that can loiter in orbit before precision landing.

Job Summary

We're seeking an experienced Parachute System Engineer to lead decelerator projects from conceptual design to manufacture. This role requires a strong understanding of parachute systems, mechanical engineering, and project ownership.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and own various parachute systems from concept to manufacture
  • Collaborate with customers to define design requirements
  • Support testing and design of Arc's parachute and deployment systems
  • Lead and support parachute-related hardware, mechanisms, and systems
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of parachute design experience with significant project ownership
  • 5+ years of professional engineering design experience
  • Self-sufficiency in parachute design
  • Experience organizing and executing drop tests
  • Experience designing mechanical systems
  • Sewing and rigging experience
  • Rigorous CAD experience (NX, SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
  • Onsite presence full-time at our Playa Vista, CA headquarters
Compensation

The estimated annual salary for this role is $120,000-150,000, based on industry standards and location. Pay grades are determined by role, level, location, and market data.



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