Propulsion Test Engineer

Inversion was founded in 2021 with the mission to build the first affordable, high cadence return capability for the commercial and defense space industries. With launching to space becoming cheap and frequent, comparable options for return must become available to allow for a robust economy in space. We believe in a future where returning from space is as common as launching to space. Inversion is building reentry vehicles faster and cheaper than ever before through a focus on simplicity.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, design, build, integrate, and propulsion and fluids test stands
• Develop and document test equipment, methods, and processes
• Coordinate with design engineers and technicians on test planning, operations, and analysis
• Perform post-test data analysis, formatting, and processing
• Conduct test readiness reviews

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering related field
• 3+ years of related experience in liquid propulsion development and qualification testing
• Safety first approach to processes
• Experience with the creation and review of complex P&IDs
• Understanding of fluid components and instrumentation including valves, regulators, PTs, temperature sensors, flow meters, load cells, and more
• Experience operating DAQ and Controls systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced start-up-like environment

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience with Python, FlexLogger, WinPlot, or other test softwares
• Capable of operating in high stress environments
• Capable of adapting to unforeseen circumstances; creatively problem solving to get a project over the finish line

Additional Requirements:

• Position will require working in a clean room environment and with flammables and explosives.
• Position may require extended work hours, weekend work.
• Position may require driving a company vehicle and traveling to test site.
• Position may require standing, bending, and working directly with hardware on the floor for extended periods of time.

Hiring Manager's Note: "We're looking for a highly motivated test engineer to further enable high cadence development and testing of our state-of-the-art propulsion systems. You'll be working with spacecraft propulsion hardware and helping pave the way for the future of space transportation."

~Chase Holder, Propulsion Development Engineer

ITAR Compliance:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.