Inversion

Inversion

Autonomy Engineer I, Arc Vehicle

Playa Vista, California, United States · Senior · Internship

Work authorization required$71k-$124kDetected 27 days ago
PythonRustC++GitLinuxSparkComplianceLogisticsEmbedded SystemsAvionicsRoboticsAerospace EngineeringResearchCommunication

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

  • As a n Autonomy Software Engineer at Inversion, you will implement, test, and verify vehicle-level flight sequencing, mission autonomy, and fault-management logic to high technical standards.
  • Implement and test vehicle-level state machines, flight sequencing, and mission autonomy routines in C++ /Rust.
  • Support the development and verification of robust fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) software modules.
  • Set up, run, and evaluate software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations to validate nominal and off-nominal autonomous behaviors.
  • Document autonomy logic, interface definitions, and test results to support vehicle system-level qualification.
  • Collaborate with systems, GNC, and avionics engineers to define mission phases, command scripts, and automated hazard controls.
  • Typically 1+ years of internship, academic research, or professional experience developing software for autonomous systems, robotics, or aerospace vehicles.
  • Basic understanding of finite state machines, object-oriented software design, or event-driven programming architectures.
  • Familiarity with standard software development tools such as Git, build systems, and debuggers.
  • Demonstrated technical execution through collegiate engineering teams (such as Formula SAE, rocket clubs, or robotics design groups).

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or equivalent technical experience.
  • Familiarity with spacecraft, launch vehicle, or UAV flight phases and operations.
  • Prior internship experience in a fast-paced aerospace or robotics startup environment.

Compensation

  • The California annual base salary for this role is currently $71,000 - $124,000.

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.
  • 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.
  • Working under the guidance of senior engineers, you will execute software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations, debugging logic gates and verifying autonomous behaviors to prepare our vehicles for safe flight operations.
  • Write comprehensive unit tests, integration tests, and automated test scripts to ensure flight software quality.
  • Analyze telemetry and log files from integrated test runs to troubleshoot software anomalies and state-machine transitions.
  • Required Qualifications
  • Strong foundational programming skills in C++ and Python within a Linux-based development environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Desired Qualifications
  • Basic understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS), embedded systems, or hardware-software interfaces.
  • This position requires in office presence.

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

Visa & Work Authorization

  • citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U
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