Avionics Engineer II at Inversion Space

Los Angeles, California, United States

Inversion Space Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, SpaceIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Typically 3+ years of applicable experience in electrical system design, integration, and testing
  • PCBA design experience using Altium Designer or other ECAD design software
  • Experience implementing mixed-signal PCBs with digital communications (UART, I2C, SPI, RS422, RS485, CAN, Ethernet, etc.)
  • Understanding of sensor and actuator technologies, including IMUs, GPS, brushless DC motors, rotary/linear encoders, and resolvers
  • Experience using programming languages like Python, C/C++, MATLAB, etc. for system development and testing
  • Experience using common laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, electronic loads, and data acquisition systems for the development and debugging of hardware and software systems
  • Hands-on prototyping (soldering, board assembly, harnessing)
  • Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment
  • On-site presence required at Inversion HQ in Playa Vista, CA

Responsibilities

  • Design electronic systems capable of enabling the safe recovery of the Arc vehicle anywhere on Earth
  • Develop analog, power, and mixed-signal circuit designs, harnessing, and rugged electronic hardware assemblies
  • Test high-performance, accurate landing and recovery systems through aerial drop test campaigns
  • Qualify designs through environmental testing, including vibration, shock, thermal, and thermal vacuum testing

Skills

Altium Designer
PCBA Design
Mixed-Signal PCBs
UART
I2C
SPI
RS422
RS485
CAN
Ethernet
Analog Design
Power Electronics
Harnessing
Vibration Testing
Shock Testing
Thermal Testing
Thermal Vacuum Testing

Inversion Space

Develops low-cost re-entry vehicles for cargo

About Inversion Space

Inversion Space develops re-entry vehicles that are designed to return cargo and resources from space at a low cost and with high frequency. Their vehicles enable the safe return of various types of cargo from low-earth orbit and beyond, making the process of returning from space as routine as launching into it. This company serves clients in the space exploration and commercial space sectors, generating revenue through service contracts and partnerships with space agencies and private companies. Inversion Space differentiates itself by focusing on the efficiency and reliability of its re-entry solutions, which are essential for the sustainability and growth of space operations.

Torrance, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$121.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
AerospaceIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Competition from SpaceX and Blue Origin may limit market share.
Potential regulatory hurdles could delay operations and increase costs.
Reliance on SpaceX's Transporter-12 mission poses risk if launch issues occur.

Differentiation

Inversion Space focuses on affordable, high cadence re-entry vehicles for cargo return.
The company aims to make space return as common as space launch.
Inversion Space develops in-house technology for re-entry vehicles, enhancing cost efficiency.

Upsides

Inversion raised $44 million to advance re-entry vehicle development.
Awarded $71M by SpaceWERX for next-gen autonomous re-entry vehicles.
Growing demand for re-entry solutions aligns with Inversion's focus on affordable vehicles.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI