Making Space a Transportation Layer for Earth. Backed by Y Combinator.
About the role
As a Technical Program Manager, Reentry Systems , you will own the technical and programmatic execution of a major reentry system development program from requirements definition through design, analysis, manufacturing, qualification, production, and delivery. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Typically 7+ years of experience developing and delivering complex aerospace, defense, or similarly demanding hardware systems
- Strong mechanical engineering foundation and demonstrated experience with complex, tightly coupled hardware systems , rather than isolated components or relatively simple products
- Experience taking sophisticated hardware through multiple phases of the product lifecycle, including requirements definition, analysis, design, manufacturing, integration, test, qualification, and production
- Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams through challenging development programs with aggressive schedules
- Proven ability to identify the critical technical issues within a complex system, challenge assumptions, drive decisions, and bring ambiguous problems to closure
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 Technical Program Manager, Reentry Systems , you will own the technical and programmatic execution of a major reentry system development program from requirements definition through...
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