Avionics Harness Engineer II

Inversionspace; California (MO); On-site; USD 106,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Inversionspace in California is seeking a Harness Design Engineer II to contribute to harness design and integration activities in aerospace applications. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and experience in wire harness design.

The successful candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver cutting-edge reentry systems, improving logistics from space with advanced technologies.

The role promises growth opportunities and involves significant contributions to product development and testing.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in wire harness design or hands-on harness manufacturing.
• Ability to read/interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Experience creating wiring diagrams and producing 2-D drawings for production.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to harness design and integration activities from conceptual design to system integration.
• Demonstrate proficiency in all phases of harness design.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Wire harness design

3D CAD software proficiency

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX CAD software

SolidWorks

Job description

Turning Space into a Transportation Layer for Earth

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.

What You’ll Do

As a Harness Design Engineer II on the Avionics team, you will contribute to harness design and integration activities from conceptual design to system integration—including component selection, process development, qualification, and production. By demonstrating proficiency in all phases of harness design, this interdisciplinary role offers growth opportunities and exposure to subsystem‑ and system‑level design through collaboration with cross‑disciplinary stakeholders. This role reports to the Director of Engineering, Avionics.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 2–3 years of professional experience in wire harness design, electrical systems design, or hands‑on harness manufacturing.
• Ability to read/interpret electrical schematics and mechanical layout drawings.
• Understanding of wire gauge selection, current‑carrying capacity, and voltage drop calculations.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar) for harness design and routing.
• Experience creating wiring diagrams, routing in 3‑D, and producing 2‑D drawings for production harnesses.
• Ability to generate and maintain accurate technical documentation in accordance with engineering standards.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical work at design reviews.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and manufacturing/integration personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace, defense, or spacecraft electrical systems.
• Experience with NX CAD software specifically.
• Hands‑on experience with development and test harness design for qualification testing.
• Experience developing or contributing to Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Experience designing harness mounts, brackets, and secondary structures.
• Proficiency/certification in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
• Experience supporting harness production, manufacturing processes, and vehicle integration activities.
• Exposure to R&D investigations or trade studies focused on design optimization, mass reduction, or cost savings.
• Familiarity with re‑entry vehicle systems or high‑reliability electrical systems.
• Understanding of signal routing optimization techniques.

Salary

The California annual base wage for this role is currently $106,000 – $150,000. Pay grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job‑related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.

Location

Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in‑office presence.

ITAR Compliance

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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Inversion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

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