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Inversion · 4 months ago

Parachute Systems Engineer II

Playa Vista, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$110K/yr - $128K/yr

3+ years exp

Inversion Space is focused on transforming space into a transportation layer for Earth. As a Parachute Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing and developing parachute systems for next-generation reentry vehicles, ensuring they meet customer requirements and performance standards.

AerospaceSpace TravelTransportation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and own a variety of parachute systems from concept to manufacture

Work with customers to develop and satisfy design requirements

Support testing and design of Arc’s parachute and deployment systems

Lead and support a variety of parachute and parachute-adjacent hardware, mechanisms, and/or systems

Qualification

Parachute design experienceEngineering design fundamentalsCADDesign softwareTextile design experienceDrop test executionProject ownershipSewingRiggingHardware testingUSPA Class A licenseFAA Senior Rigger CertificationMechanical system designPyrotechnic system designJPADS design experienceVerbal communication skillsWritten communication skillsFast-paced environment adaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience

Typically, 3+ years of parachute design experience with significant project ownership

Strong engineering design fundamentals

Experience with relevant CAD and design software (may include GliderPlan, Openglider, LEparagliding, AutoCAD, NX, etc.)

Experienced in relevant textile design, including sewing, rigging, and hardware testing

Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills

Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment

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