Inversion

Inversion

Senior Avionics Test Engineer

Playa Vista, California, United States · Senior

Work authorization required$137k-$193kDetected 39 days ago
PythonSparkLogisticsAvionicsEMI/EMCAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignTest AutomationManual TestingCommunication

About the role

  • These systems open the door to new ways of testing, delivering, and operating at hypersonic speeds.
  • Inherently dual-use, our technology is built to meet urgent national security needs while laying the groundwork for future commercial applications.
  • Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA.

Responsibilities

  • In this role, you will own the electrical validation, functional testing, and environmental verification of the entire Arc avionics suite.
  • You will bridge the gap between design and flight readiness, developing bench tests, configuring complex Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments, and design-to-build electrical ground support equipment (GSE).
  • Operating with high autonomy, you will define verification methodologies, lead debug efforts for hardware-to-software interfaces, and ensure the vehicle electronics function flawlessly under simulated flight conditions.
  • Own the design, build, and operational execution of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testbeds and bench-level automated test setups for the Arc vehicle.
  • Develop and release vehicle-level avionics functional test plans, verification procedures, and automated test scripts to validate electrical power, computers, and RF subsystems.
  • Lead the investigation and troubleshooting of electrical failures, telemetry drops, and hardware-software anomalies discovered during test campaigns.
  • Experience building or operating automated test environments, HIL test beds, or telemetry systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.
  • Typically 5+ years of hands-on experience testing and validating high-reliability avionics, complex electrical subsystems, or embedded systems.
  • Strong proficiency in Python or equivalent programming languages for test automation, hardware scripting, and data analysis.
  • Experience qualifying avionics hardware to military or aerospace environmental standards, including TCYC, TVAC, shock, and vibe qualification campaigns.
  • Familiarity with RF telemetry, high-voltage battery systems, and pyrotechnic trigger systems.
  • Experience with aerospace safety-critical systems or fault-tolerant hardware architectures.
  • Prior experience in a fast-paced aerospace startup or small hardware development team.

Compensation

  • The California annual base salary for this role is currently $137,000 - $193,000.

Benefits

  • Perform system-level electrical integration testing, signal mapping, and bus health analysis for communication networks (CAN, Ethernet, Serial, SPI, I2C).

Company info

  • Inversion builds advanced reentry systems to deliver next-generation capabilities from space.
  • Our mission is to make Earth radically more accessible by turning Low-Earth Orbit into an on-demand logistics domain.
  • We see space not as a destination, but as a platform - one that unlocks unprecedented speed and global reach.
  • Our spacecraft are designed to deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under an hour, operating through extreme reentry conditions and landing with high precision.
  • Backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, and working with partners such as the U.S. Space Force and NASA, Inversion is pushing the boundaries of what's possible in space-based defense and logistics.
  • As a Senior Avionics Test Engineer at Inversion, you will report directly to the Manager, of Arc Vehicle Avionics.
  • Design and manufacture electrical Ground Support Equipment (GSE), breakout boxes, and custom test cables required for vehicle checkout.
  • Analyze avionics telemetry and sensor data during execution of simulated flight profiles to ensure hardware conforms to technical performance margins.
  • Define environmental qualification test plans (thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, EMI/EMC) specifically tailored for avionics flight hardware.
  • Mentor junior test engineers, standardizing data-driven analysis techniques and automated test suite architectures.
  • Required Qualifications
  • Direct experience configuring and utilizing standard laboratory diagnostic equipment (oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers).
  • Deep technical understanding of analog/digital signal path debugging and serial communication protocols.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Desired Qualifications

Equal opportunity

  • Inversion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
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