Engineering Manager, Arc Vehicle Avionics

Inversion•Los Angeles, CA

8h•$148,000 - $203,000•Onsite

About The Position

Inversion builds advanced reentry systems to deliver next-generation capabilities from space. Our mission is to make Earth radically more accessible by turning Low-Earth Orbit into an on-demand logistics domain. We see space not as a destination, but as a platform — one that unlocks unprecedented speed and global reach. Our spacecraft are designed to deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under an hour, operating through extreme reentry conditions and landing with high precision. These systems open the door to new ways of testing, delivering, and operating at hypersonic speeds. Inherently dual-use, our technology is built to meet urgent national security needs while laying the groundwork for future commercial applications. Backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, and working with partners such as the U.S. Space Force and NASA, Inversion is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space-based defense and logistics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.
Typically 8+ years of hands-on experience in complex avionics development, electrical hardware integration, or aerospace systems engineering.
Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams or complex hardware integration projects under constraints.
Technical depth across multiple avionics domains, including power distribution, RF communications, flight computers, sensor interfacing, and cabling/harnessing.
Experience managing hardware projects through development, assembly, and environmental qualification (vibration, thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC).
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with spacecraft, launch vehicle, or high-reliability tactical aerospace hardware avionics systems.
Familiarity with battery safety, power distribution architectures, and pyrotechnic trigger systems.
Experience developing and executing Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test setups and automated test sequences.
Prior experience working in startups and/or small independent teams.

Responsibilities

Lead daily operations, scheduling, and tasking for the Arc Avionics team, including managing a team of Electrical, Harnessing, and Embedded Software Engineers.
Own the delivery, mechanical packaging, and electrical integration of all avionics hardware on the Arc vehicle.
Coordinate directly with the centralized Platform Avionics team to integrate core power distribution, flight computers, telemetry, and sensor architectures.
Oversee the design, routing, fabrication, and quality control of vehicle-specific electrical harnessing and RF communication systems.
Collaborate with the Software, Simulation, and Test teams to validate flight software and execute hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) integration testing.
Manage technical risks, mass/power budgets, and design-for-manufacturing trades for all Arc electronics, batteries, and pyrotechnic actuation hardware.
Drive rapid troubleshooting, failure investigation, and resolution of electrical and RF anomalies during vehicle assembly and environmental testing.