Making Space a Transportation Layer for Earth. Backed by Y Combinator.
About the role
As a Parachute Systems Engineer II at Inversion, you will play a critical role in the design, functionality, and performance of our next-generation reentry vehicles. This is a unique opportunity to work on the early stages of vehicle design, including defining vehicle architecture and creatively solving new design challenges. You will be a key member of the Accurate Landing Team, reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, Accurate Landing. In this role, you will: Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience
- Typically, 2+ years of parachute design experience with significant project ownership
- Strong engineering design fundamentals
- 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
More about this role
Inversion is an aerospace and defense company pioneering advanced reentry technology to enable next-generation capabilities from space. By combining high-performance materials, precision aerodynamics, and mission-driven autonomy, Inversion is transforming reentry into an operational capability for an entirely new class of missions.
The company’s highly maneuverable reentry spacecraft, Arc, is designed for rapid global cargo delivery, hypersonic testing, and other national security missions that require precise, controlled flight through the atmosphere. Arc creates an entirely new transportation domain, unlocking unprecedented speed and global reach.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Inversion designs, manufactures, and integrates its spacecraft under one roof, enabling the company to move rapidly from concept to flight. The company is backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, with customers across the U.S. government and commercial space industry.
As a Parachute Systems Engineer II at Inversion, you will play a critical role in the design, functionality, and performance of our next-generation reentry vehicles. This is a unique...
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