Making Space a Transportation Layer for Earth. Backed by Y Combinator.
About the role
As a Senior Harnessing Engineer at Inversion, you will report directly to the Director of Engineering, Avionics . In this role, you will own the end-to-end design, 3D routing, documentation, and physical integration of all electrical wire harnesses for Inversion’s hypersonic reentry vehicle. You will bridge the gap between electrical schematics and physical vehicle structures, solving complex packaging, thermal protection, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) challenges.
What they're looking for
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical experience
- Typically 5+ years of hands-on experience in 3D CAD electrical harness routing and design for complex aerospace vehicles
- Proficiency in CAD software (Siemens NX or equivalent) with specialized routing modules
- Deep understanding of wire harness design principles, including component selection, wire sizing, shielding, grounding, and routing clearances
- Direct experience generating production-ready 2D harness drawings with detailed standard dimensions and notes
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 Senior Harnessing Engineer at Inversion, you will report directly to the Director of Engineering, Avionics . In this role, you will own the end-to-end design, 3D routing,...
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