Director of Engineering, Processing Core at Inversion Space

Los Angeles, California, United States

Inversion Space Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, SpaceIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent industry experience in a relevant field with a minimum of 10+ years of engineering complex computation systems
  • Industry leadership experience managing interdisciplinary teams and responsibility over program-level technical decision-making
  • Proven experience rapidly deploying and iterating critical software infrastructure, high-reliability systems, highly secure software, or safety-critical software
  • Successful track record of taking projects from design through deployment into production
  • Strong ability to translate customer requirements into highly reliable engineering outcomes
  • Solid understanding of Operating System implementation fundamentals
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to inspire team members
  • Desired Qualifications
  • Excellent C, C++, and/or Rust coding ability for embedded systems
  • Experience with embedded Linux kernel, driver, and firmware development
  • Demonstrated experience developing embedded software for autonomous flight vehicles, satellites, rockets, or robotics
  • Experience with cryptography for platform security and implementation of secure software stacks and runtimes
  • Knowledge of hardware architecture and assembly language programming
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance

Responsibilities

  • Report directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
  • Lead technical and programmatic architecture and execution of the flight computer and flight software systems on Inversion’s Arc vehicle
  • Assemble an incredibly talent-dense team of engineers to design, build, test, and produce the primary flight computer, operating system, and flight software
  • Integrate and coordinate the integration of your team’s systems into Inversion’s vehicle(s)
  • Implement your vision for what you deem the “art of the possible” in a company that’s constructing an autonomy-enabled space transportation layer
  • Own the technical development of the software stack, flight computer board design, encryption, and operating system (OS) from conceptual design through continuous testing to deployment onto production vehicles

Skills

Flight Software
Avionics
Firmware
Flight Computer Design
Encryption
Operating Systems
Software Architecture
Hardware Design
Embedded Systems
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

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.

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