Back-end Engineer II 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

6+ years of professional experience in back-end or full-stack development
Expertise in back-end engineering and best practices
Proficiency in one or more scripting languages (Python, Lua, Bash, PowerShell, etc.)
Experience with Linux-based systems
Experience with modern DevOps practices

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and maintain the server-side logic and infrastructure of applications supporting simulation workflows, including high-performance computing (HPC), software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
Select a back-end tech stack ensuring performance and scalability
Design and implement a back-end architecture balancing simplicity and flexibility
Design and develop database architectures and data pipelines to meet configuration and data management needs
Leverage self-documenting API tools and technologies to develop robust and efficient APIs
Leverage modern web frameworks to develop server-side logic
Collaborate with front-end engineers to integrate the front-end with the back-end, delivering a smooth user experience (UX)
Contribute to the design and development of a simulation system capable of automatically provisioning and deploying resources to support simulation workflows

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonLuaBashPowerShellLinuxDevOpsHPCDatabasesData PipelinesAPIsWeb Frameworks

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote position.

What is the salary for this Back-end Engineer II role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need 6+ years of professional experience in back-end or full-stack development, expertise in back-end engineering and best practices, proficiency in one or more scripting languages like Python, Lua, Bash, or PowerShell, experience with Linux-based systems, and modern DevOps practices.

What is the role of the simulation team at Inversion Space?

The simulation team is crucial to ensuring continuous integration and testing of flight software and hardware under realistic conditions.

What makes a strong candidate for this Back-end Engineer position?

A strong candidate will have 6+ years of back-end or full-stack experience, expertise in back-end best practices, proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Linux systems experience, and DevOps knowledge to handle simulation workflows and data pipelines.

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