Inversion

Inversion

Director of Regulatory

Playa Vista, California, United States · Director

No sponsorship$190k-$260kDetected 47 days ago
SparkCybersecurityComplianceBusiness DevelopmentLogisticsSystems EngineeringAerospace EngineeringFDA RegulatoryLeadershipCommunicationPlain LanguageRemote SensingRegulatory Affairs

About the role

  • You will be a core member of the leadership team, working directly with engineering, mission ops, legal, and the C-suite to ensure our programs are structured for regulatory success.
  • This is a high-visibility, high-autonomy role.
  • You will also serve as our primary relationship manager with regulatory agencies and Capitol Hill staff.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation (AST) launch and reentry license applications, modifications, and renewals
  • Own payload review coordination and launch site operator agreements
  • Own the company's ITAR/EAR compliance program, including commodity jurisdiction determinations, license applications (DDTC/BIS), and TAA/MLA reviews
  • Maintain and update Technology Control Plans (TCPs) and ensure compliance with facility security requirements

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in commercial space regulatory affairs, aerospace licensing, or a closely related government/industry role
  • Deep, hands-on knowledge of FAA Part 450 (or legacy Part 417/431/435) launch and reentry licensing processes
  • Strong working knowledge of ITAR/EAR export control regulations
  • experience managing a compliance program
  • Track record of direct engagement with FAA-AST, NOAA, FCC, or other relevant federal agencies at a staff and leadership level
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills - you can translate complex regulatory requirements into plain language for engineers and executives alike
  • Experience with NASA payload manifesting, CRADA agreements, or Space Act Agreements
  • Graduate degree in aerospace engineering, public policy, or a related field
  • Prior experience at a commercial launch or reentry vehicle company
  • Background in systems engineering, mission assurance, range safety, or another technical aerospace discipline
  • Active DoD or IC security clearance
  • Existing relationships at FAA-AST, NOAA OCC, USSPACECOM, or on relevant Congressional staff

Compensation

  • The California annual base salary for this role is currently $190,000 - $260,000.

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.
  • 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:
  • As the Director of Regulatory Affairs, you will own the full spectrum of licensing, compliance, and government engagement required to design, test, and operate reentry vehicles.
  • You will build the regulatory function, hire your team, and set the strategic approach to FAA/AST licensing, NOAA remote sensing, FCC spectrum coordination, ITAR/EAR compliance, and export licensing.

Equal opportunity

  • Inversion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, r

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