Software Engineer II (Front-End) – Autonomy Mission Interface at Inversion Space

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, SpaceIndustries

Requirements

3+ years of professional experience in front-end or full-stack development
Deep expertise in HTML, CSS, and modern front-end frameworks (React preferred)
Experience with data-driven UIs that allow for real-time updates, graph-based visualizations, or structured user input
Experience integrating with REST, WebSocket, or gRPC APIs
Comfort working in a Linux-based environment and with Git-based workflows
Experience designing interfaces for technical users (e.g., engineers, operators, analysts)
Strong communication skills and an ability to collaborate across teams with different technical backgrounds
Ability to manage complexity and keep user workflows streamlined and robust

Responsibilities

Design and develop intuitive, performant, and flexible user interfaces that enable mission planning, validation, and interaction with live autonomy systems
Visualize autonomy constructs such as mission graphs, behavior trees, state transitions, and safety constraints in a way that is navigable and editable
Build tools that allow operators to modify mission objects, inspect validation results, and dispatch commands to simulators or spacecraft
Integrate with backend autonomy services that decompose mission intent, evaluate constraints, and update internal state in real time
Develop front-end patterns and components that can be reused across multiple autonomy-related workflows
Work collaboratively with autonomy and backend engineers to ensure seamless data exchange and coherent user experience
Contribute to design reviews and usability testing to refine features based on operator needs and mission complexity

Skills

Front-End Development

UI Design

Data Visualization

Graph Visualization

Behavior Trees

State Transitions

API Integration

Real-time Systems

Mission Planning

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