Mechanical Engineer II — Spacecraft Structures & Reentry

Inversion; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Inversion in Playa Vista, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to design next-generation reentry vehicles. The position requires strong skills in mechanical design, CAD software, and experience in aerospace engineering. Responsibilities include owning mechanical design efforts, collaborating with teams on vehicle integration, and conducting analysis on flight components. The role offers an annual salary between $106,000 and $150,000 with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of applicable hands-on experience developing mechanical systems and aerospace vehicles.
• High familiarity with CAD software for vehicle design and analysis.
• Strong practical mechanical design skills related to high-load environments.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical design efforts from cradle to grave for reentry vehicles.
• Partner with cross-domain stakeholders to deliver critical mechanical systems.
• Analyze flight components using finite element analysis and hand calculations.

Skills

Mechanical design skills

Hands-on experience with mechanical systems

Familiarity with CAD software

Experience in aerospace vehicle design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

ANSYS Mechanical

Job description

Inversion in Playa Vista, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to design next-generation reentry vehicles. The position requires strong skills in mechanical design, CAD software, and experience in aerospace engineering. Responsibilities include owning mechanical design efforts, collaborating with teams on vehicle integration, and conducting analysis on flight components. The role offers an annual salary between $106,000 and $150,000 with additional benefits.