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Salary: USD 106,000 - 150,000 / annual
Inversion is an aerospace and defense company pioneering advanced reentry technology for next-generation space capabilities. The company designs and manufactures highly maneuverable reentry spacecraft (Arc) for rapid global cargo delivery, hypersonic testing, and national security missions. Backed by Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, Inversion operates from Los Angeles with an integrated design-to-manufacturing approach.
As a Parachute Systems Engineer II, you will be a critical member of the Accurate Landing Team, reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, Accurate Landing. You will own parachute systems from concept through manufacture, working on early-stage vehicle design and solving novel engineering challenges for next-generation reentry vehicles.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and own parachute systems across the full lifecycle from concept to manufacturing
- Work directly with customers to develop and satisfy design requirements
- Support testing and design of Arc's parachute and deployment systems
- Lead and support parachute hardware, mechanisms, and systems development
- Contribute to vehicle architecture definition and creative problem-solving
This role requires in-office presence in Playa Vista, CA.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or 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
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance
- U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for ITAR authorization
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with CAD and design software (GliderPlan, Openglider, LEparagliding, AutoCAD, NX, etc.)
- Experience organizing and executing drop tests or other testing
- Active U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain one
- 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, CFD, or wind tunnel testing
