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Inversion · 1 week ago

GNC Engineer III (Reentry)

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $170K/yr

5+ years exp

Inversion is a company focused on building technology for next-generation reentry vehicles. As a GNC Engineer III, you will play a crucial role in developing the Guidance, Navigation, and Control systems for these vehicles, ensuring their successful reentry into the atmosphere.

AerospaceSpace TravelTransportation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own a substantial aspect of the Guidance, Navigation, and Control that will enable the dynamic and precise reentry of our Arc spacecraft into the atmosphere

Development of the 6-DOF Monte-Carlo testing framework for reentry vehicles

Subsystem testing to mature physics models

Flight software deployment and integrated system testing

Flight test support

Help shape a novel reentry vehicle and inform how we architect its missions

Rapidly iterate and test the solutions that you develop

Qualification

GNC algorithms developmentEstimationControl algorithmsMATLAB programmingPython programmingC++ programmingHITL testingModel verificationValidationDynamic work environmentVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

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

Typically 5+ years of applicable experience developing and testing GNC algorithms or systems

Strong fundamental understanding of estimation and control algorithms

Proficiency in programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C++ for simulation and analysis

Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills

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

This position is on-site 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