Senior TPS Design Engineer 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

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Material Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Chemical Engineering OR equivalent experience in a relevant field
Typically, 5+ years of professional experience working with, formulating, or producing materials for extreme temperature environments (Reentry, Rocketry, Hypersonics, Propulsion, Nuclear Power, etc.)
Experience using Siemens NX or similar CAD software
Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
This role is onsite at our Playa Vista, California office
U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State (ITAR Compliance)

Responsibilities

Design cutting edge thermal protection systems for Inversion’s Arc vehicle
Organize development and qualification testing of TPS materials and installations
Develop accelerated TPS integration methods to reduce manufacturing time
Develop the analysis and design workflow of the flight heatshields for flight vehicles
Explore trades between TPS materials and manufacturing methods
Work with outside vendors, suppliers, and testing resources to bring new materials, capabilities, and processes in-house at Inversion

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Thermal Protection SystemsTPS DesignHypersonicsReentryRocketryMaterials EngineeringAerothermal AnalysisStructures EngineeringManufacturingQualification TestingHeatshieldsMaterials Formulation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Senior TPS Design Engineer position?

The California annual base salary for this role is currently $150,000-$170,000. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market.

Is this position remote or onsite?

This role is onsite at our Playa Vista, California office and requires in-office presence. Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA.

What are the required qualifications for this role?

Candidates need a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Material Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent), typically 5+ years of experience with materials for extreme temperature environments, experience using Siemens NX or similar CAD software, and proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

What is the work environment like at Inversion Space?

The role involves working effectively in a fast-paced environment, alongside aerothermal and structures teams, and prior experience in startups or small independent teams is desired.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior TPS Design Engineer role?

Strong candidates have desired experience in design, testing, and integration of thermal protection systems for hypersonic or reentry vehicles, working with ablative or ceramic TPS, understanding of aerothermal heating and thermal environments, plus startup experience.

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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