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Inversion · 5 months ago

Senior Structural Design Engineer

Playa Vista, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$140K/yr - $180K/yr

6+ years exp

Inversion Space is focused on transforming space into a transportation layer for Earth, aiming to provide universal access to the globe. They are seeking a Senior Structural Design Engineer to lead the development of a multipurpose reentry vehicle payload bay, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to design and manufacture innovative payload solutions for various missions.

AerospaceSpace TravelTransportation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the development of a multipurpose reentry vehicle payload bay

Research potential payloads and design payload bay concepts

Define environmental loading and pursue the design through manufacture, test, and launch

Work with the engineering team, business development, and mission management to accommodate payloads for a range of missions

Qualification

Mechanical design skillsCAD softwareTest standardsCreative package designCommunication skillsTeam collaborationFast-paced environment

Required

Minimum of bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field OR equivalent experience

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers, designing and building space-flight hardware

Strong mechanical design skills related to mechanisms, packaging, high-load environments, and user interface

Familiarity with CAD software

Creative package design experience to meet a range of customer needs

Comfortable with all aspects of a program, taking a design from concept through launch

Typically 6+ years applicable experience (open to experience in fields other than aerospace)

Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills

This position is onsite at Inversion HQ in Playa Vista, CA

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