Inversion

Propulsion and Energetics Test Engineer II

Playa Vista, California, United States · Mid

Work authorization required$106k-$150kDetected 25 days ago

PythonMATLABSparkComplianceLogisticsMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

This role will focus on propulsion and thermal protection system test stand fabrication and maintenance, post-test data processing, and a broad range of additional ground test activities for reentry vehicles.

Support additional propulsion and energetics test activities including subsystem, component, and integrated hardware testing.
Develop and document test instrumentation and measurement, equipment, methods, and processes.
Coordinate with design engineers and technicians on test planning, operations, and analysis.
As a Propulsion & Energetics Test Engineer II, you will lead and support critical test campaigns that shape vehicle design, validate models, and retire technical risk.

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
2+ years of applicable hands-on experience testing hardware systems.
Experience with instrumentation, data acquisition, and post-test data processing.
Experience writing test procedures, reports, and technical documentation.
Experience with Python, MATLAB, FlexLogger, and other test software and tools for data processing and analysis.
Experience with electrical design and troubleshooting.
Experience with aerospace qualification or development testing for flight hardware.
Capable of adapting to unforeseen circumstances; creatively problem solving to get a project over the finish line.

The California annual base salary for this role is currently $106,000 - $150,000.

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.
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.
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.
Position Overview:
Ground test is how Inversion builds confidence in new reentry systems before flight.

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.
Inversion collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

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