Avionics Engineer III at Inversion Space

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, SpaceIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Typically, 6+ years of professional experience in the design, build, and test cycle for satellite and spacecraft flight computer hardware
Execute thorough mixed-signal and digital circuit simulations
Experience designing PCBAs using Altium Designer or other ECAD design software
Experience implementing mixed-signal PCBs with digital communications (UART, I2C, SPI, RS422, RS485, CAN, PCIe, Ethernet, Spacewire, etc.)
Experience designing fault-tolerant and failover-capable electronics
Experience designing test systems and developing test plans for multidisciplinary systems
Strong understanding and experience with requirements, systems design, and test methods for space, launch, and/or reentry environments including thermal, vibration, shock, EMI/EMC, and radiation

Responsibilities

Testing, qualification, and integration of spacecraft hardware for our upcoming spacecraft, Arc
Create and lead clean sheet design and analyses of flight hardware from component design through integration and testing
Develop, lead, and own digital, analog, and mixed-signal circuit avionic designs, and rugged electronic hardware assemblies throughout the product life cycle
Qualify your designs through environmental testing including vibration, shock, thermal, and thermal vacuum testing
Lead and present on trade studies to shape the architecture and design
Assist in architecting flight software

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Altium DesignerPCBA DesignMixed-Signal CircuitsDigital Circuit DesignUARTI2CSPIRS422RS485CANPCIeEthernetSpaceWireFault-Tolerant DesignEMI/EMCRadiation HardeningVibration TestingThermal Testing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote position.

What is the salary for the Avionics Engineer III role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience and skills are required for this role?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, 6+ years in satellite/spacecraft flight computer hardware design/build/test, experience with PCBAs using Altium Designer, mixed-signal PCBs with digital communications like UART/I2C/SPI, fault-tolerant electronics, test systems, and space environment testing including thermal/vibration/EMI.

What is the company culture like at Inversion Space?

The company is focused on ushering in a new era of humanity with universal access to the globe via highly maneuverable re-entry vehicles, driven by a small group rigorously focused on building technology for faster world access.

What makes a strong candidate for this Avionics Engineer III position?

A strong candidate has 6+ years of hands-on experience in the full design, build, and test cycle for spacecraft flight computers, expertise in mixed-signal PCB design with space-grade communications protocols, and proven ability to handle harsh space environments like radiation and vibration.

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