Electrical Engineer (Spacecraft Avionics)

This next-generation class of space vehicle will finally be able to provide high-frequency return of research, goods, supplies, and equipment that is critical for all future commercial activities and supply chains in space. With launch costs at an all-time low and dropping, now is the time to build these round-trip capabilities. Inversion has ambitious goals with strong financial backing to make this a reality.

• Create and lead initial design and analyses of space capsule avionics hardware and software from component design through integration and testing.
• Develop robust system architectures that meet specifications, qualifications, and customer requirements. These systems include power systems, telemetry and communications, critical sensors, controllers, etc.
• Coordinate needs from all subsystems (GNC, Propulsion, Structures, etc.) to implement necessary hardware and features for mission capability.
• Develop and integrate testing procedures and hardware to perform Hardware in the Loop (HITL/HIL) testing.
• Work with vendors to develop subsystems/systems with Commercial-Off-The-Shelf components and systems.
• Design and integrate mechanical systems for mounting and thermal requirements of the avionics systems. 

Future Growth Opportunities: 

• Architect our Arc capsule's avionics system
• Develop Arc's avionics system from the ground up
• Build and lead a team
• Build tools and best practices within Inversion 

What It Takes: 

• 4+ years’ experience with the full design, build, test cycle for electrical/avionics hardware (harnesses, connectors, PCBs, electronics).
• 4+ years’ experience with design, debugging, and manufacturing. Including hands-on experience with wire and harness soldering & PCB assembly.
• Project experience with complex electrical systems.

What We’d Love: 

• Bachelors' degree from in a relevant field.
• Experience implementing mixed-signal circuit boards.
• Experience with Altium Designer (or other PCB design software) and SPICE-based simulators.
• Experience working with aerospace flight hardware.

Additional Requirements:

• Position may require extended work hours and weekend work.
• Position may require standing, bending, and working directly with hardware on the floor for extended periods of time.

Where You’ll Be:

• Our office headquarters is located in Torrance, CA.  All jobs require you to work onsite unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• If working remote is an option, other major metropolitan locations in the U.S. with relevance to the space industry may be possible.
• Travel may be required (up to 30%) for this role.

The California annual base salary for this role is currently $100,000 - $190,000.  Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data.  Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.