Inversion

Inversion

Senior Avionics Embedded Software Engineer

Playa Vista, California, United States · Senior

Work authorization required$139k-$201kDetected 11 days ago
PythonC++Code ReviewGitCI/CDLinuxSparkData AnalysisLogisticsPCB DesignFPGAVHDLVerilogEmbedded SystemsAvionicsElectrical EngineeringTest AutomationMedical DevicesCommunication

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 development, testing, and deployment of highly reliable, low-latency flight software that runs on Arc's vehicle avionics hardware.
  • You will design and implement safety-critical code for microcontrollers, power distribution units, flight computers, and communication systems.
  • Design, develop, and maintain high-reliability, real-time embedded software in C/C++ for Arc flight computers, microcontrollers, and actuators.
  • Architect and implement low-level device drivers for communication protocols including SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet, and RS-422.
  • Own embedded software modules end-to-end, from early requirements definition through testing, qualification, and vehicle-level flight operations.
  • Integrate and validate embedded code using software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test environments.
  • Perform rigorous code reviews, establish technical standards, and mentor junior embedded engineers on the team.
  • Collaborate closely with the core Flight Software and Simulation teams to align vehicle autonomy, telemetry architectures, and GNC algorithm execution.
  • Typically 5+ years of professional experience developing low-level embedded C/C++ software for real-time systems.
  • Experience developing embedded software on Linux-based systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.
  • Hands-on experience with bare-metal microcontrollers and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) like FreeRTOS, RTEMS, or VxWorks.
  • Proven capability to read electrical schematics, understand datasheet registers, and debug physical hardware using laboratory instruments.
  • Experience implementing standard hardware peripheral drivers and serial communication protocols.
  • Familiarity with modern software development practices, including Git, unit test frameworks, static analysis tools, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Proficiency in Python for test automation, data analysis, and hardware scripting.
  • Prior experience in a fast-paced aerospace startup or small hardware integration team.

Compensation

  • The California annual base salary for this role is currently $139,000 - $201,000.

Benefits

  • Experience developing software for safety-critical or high-reliability applications (e.g., aerospace, automotive, or medical devices).

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 Embedded Software Engineer at Inversion, you will report directly to the Manager of Arc Vehicle Avionics.
  • Operating with high autonomy, you will bridge the gap between hardware and software, debugging boundary-level issues, establishing embedded coding standards, and ensuring our flight processors execute flawlessly through extreme reentry environments.
  • Bring up new avionics hardware platforms, debugging complex hardware-software boundary issues using JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and packet sniffers.
  • Required Qualifications
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Desired Qualifications

Visa & Work Authorization

  • citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U
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