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Salary: USD 137,000 - 193,000 / annual
Inversion Space is building highly maneuverable re-entry vehicles that can loiter in orbit before precision landing back on Earth, positioning space as a transportation layer for global access.
As a Senior Avionics Engineer, you will be personally responsible for the architecture and implementation of core avionics elements for Inversion's next-generation vehicles. You will report directly to the Engineering Manager, Avionics and work in a fast-paced environment with significant autonomy. You will help define the foundation of Inversion's avionics architecture while setting technical standards for future team growth.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop complete avionics systems from initial concept through delivery of qualified hardware, including architecture, design, integration, and verification
- Lead technical execution of avionics hardware builds, including PCB design, harnessing, embedded systems, and environmental qualification
- Develop, lead, and own digital, analog, and mixed-signal circuit board designs
- Collaborate with propulsion, guidance and control, thermal, and software teams to ensure seamless integration and performance
- Implement robust design and test processes ensuring reliability and safety
- Qualify designs through environmental testing including vibration, shock, thermal cycling, and thermal vacuum testing
- Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders on component selection, testing, and delivery schedules
- Lead and present trade studies to shape architecture and design
- Maintain accurate design documentation, test plans, and reports
- Contribute to flight software architecture design
You will own the complete lifecycle of hardware you create, including development, testing, and integration. This is a key technical role in a startup building next-generation space vehicles.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of professional experience in 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 (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, data acquisition systems)
- Proven track record of delivering high-visibility designs resulting from rigorous methodology
- Must have ability to obtain and maintain U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance
- ITAR compliance: Must be U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from U.S. Department of State
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Background in high-reliability and/or safety-critical systems for spacecraft or automotive applications
- Knowledge of radiation-hardened or rad-tolerant system design
- Demonstrated ability implementing advanced microprocessors and support structures (DRAM, power distribution, NAND flash, peripherals)
- Understanding of unique design requirements for long-duration orbital missions
- Knowledge of common spacecraft ADCS sensors and propulsion components
- Experience with video system development and integration
- Proficiency with C/C++, Python, or Rust
- Proficiency with RTL languages such as VHDL or Verilog
- Prior work in startups and small independent teams
