Lead Hypersonics & Reentry Systems Architect

Inversionspace; California (MO); On-site; USD 161,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Inversionspace in California seeks an experienced aerospace engineer for the Special Projects team to develop hypersonic vehicle technologies. You will partner with the CTO to lead system-level designs and performance modeling, driving innovations in space logistics.

The role demands a strong background in aerospace engineering and experience with hypersonic systems. If you're passionate about solving complex problems and thrive in fast-paced environments, this is your chance to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in aerospace engineering, focusing on system-level design.
• Demonstrated experience with hypersonic or reentry vehicle systems.
• Strong foundation in aerodynamics and performance analysis.
• Ability to work fully onsite and adapt in ambiguous environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with CTO to develop hypersonic vehicle concepts.
• Lead performance modeling of advanced flight systems.
• Create CAD models for proposals and design efforts.
• Translate product ideas into executable proposals.
• Build, test, and iterate on prototypes in a fast environment.
• Make technical decisions independently under uncertainty.

Skills

Flight dynamics

Aerothermodynamics

GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control)

Mechanical design for aerospace

Prototyping and validating hardware

First-principles reasoning

6DOF modeling

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Inversionspace in California seeks an experienced aerospace engineer for the Special Projects team to develop hypersonic vehicle technologies. You will partner with the CTO to lead system-level designs and performance modeling, driving innovations in space logistics.

The role demands a strong background in aerospace engineering and experience with hypersonic systems. If you're passionate about solving complex problems and thrive in fast-paced environments, this is your chance to make a significant impact in the field.