Inversion

Senior Regulatory Engineer

Playa Vista, California, United States · Senior

No sponsorship$137k-$193kDetected 69 days ago

SparkCybersecurityComplianceProject ManagementLogisticsCommunication

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.

You will lead our regulatory compliance strategy, ensuring our spacecraft and operations meet all FAA Part 450 requirements, DOD approvals, and international regulations.
Navigate and address international spaceflight regulations and coordinate with international partners
Manage FCC spectrum licensing applications and compliance for spacecraft communications systems
Develop and maintain regulatory strategy aligned with company mission objectives
Establish and maintain productive relationships with landing site operators and facility stakeholders
Manage outside vendors and consultants for specialized regulatory needs
Manage technical and programmatic risks, developing effective mitigation plans with cross-functional collaborators
Working at the intersection of aerospace technology and government oversight, you will build and maintain critical relationships with the FAA, DoD, international partners, and other regulatory bodies while guiding our cross-functional teams through the licensing and approval processes.

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the aerospace or similar regulated industry
Demonstrated expertise in 14 CFR Part 450, Part 460, Part 440, and related regulation sets
Proven experience participating in leading industry or regulatory initiatives (e.g., COMSTAC, Commercial Spaceflight Federation, SpARC)
Coordinate with stakeholders in the preparation of data packages and documentation required for compliance activities

8+ years of experience in aerospace or similar regulated industry
Experience in mission assurance or aerospace operations
Familiarity with cross-domain regulatory concerns including airspace integration, spectrum licensing, and spaceflight safety
Previous experience with DOD spaceflight approval processes
Experience with reentry vehicles, launch vehicles, or spacecraft regulatory approvals
Advanced degree in engineering, policy, or related field
Understanding of payload integration regulatory requirements
Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA.

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

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.
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.
This role is essential to enabling Inversion Space's mission of revolutionizing space logistics and return capabilities.

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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