Inversion · 3 hours ago
Parachute Systems Engineer II
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$110K/yr - $128K/yr
3+ years expInversion is focused on building technology for universal access from space to Earth through innovative reentry vehicles. As a Parachute Systems Engineer II, you will be responsible for the design and performance of parachute systems, collaborating with customers to meet design requirements and supporting testing processes.
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
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
Preferred
Experience organizing and executing drop tests
USPA Class A Sport Parachute license or equivalent
FAA Senior Rigger Certification
Mechanical and/or pyrotechnic system design experience
Joint precision airdrop system (JPADS) design and testing experience
Company
Inversion
Inversion builds space capsules to return cargo back to Earth for the commercial, civil, and defense industries.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$54.12MKey Investors
Spark Capital
2024-11-20Series A· $44M
2024-03-01Series Unknown
2022-07-01Seed
Leadership Team
Justin Fiaschetti
CEO & Co-Founder
Austin Briggs
CTO & Co-Founder
Recent News
Soma Capital
2026-01-13
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