Parachute Systems Engineer II — Reentry & Deployment Leader

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

Job summary

Inversion is an aerospace and defense company leading next-generation reentry technology with Arc for rapid global cargo delivery and hypersonic testing.

The Parachute Engineer II will design parachute systems, work with customers, and support testing and deployment systems on Arc. The role reports to the Director of Engineering, Accurate Landing, and requires in-office work at Playa Vista, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years parachute design experience with significant project ownership.
• Experience with textile design, including sewing, rigging, and hardware testing.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment.
• US citizen, permanent resident, or eligible to obtain ITAR authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own a variety of parachute systems from concept to manufacture.
• Work with customers to develop and satisfy design requirements.
• Support testing and design of Arc’s parachute and deployment systems.
• Lead and support parachute and parachute-adjacent hardware, mechanisms, and/or systems.

Skills

Parachute design experience

Textile design (sewing, rigging, tests

Verbal and written communication

Startup environment adaptability

Security clearance ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (or related field)

Tools

GliderPlan

Openglider

LEparagliding

AutoCAD

NX

Job description

Inversion is an aerospace and defense company leading next-generation reentry technology with Arc for rapid global cargo delivery and hypersonic testing.

The Parachute Engineer II will design parachute systems, work with customers, and support testing and deployment systems on Arc. The role reports to the Director of Engineering, Accurate Landing, and requires in-office work at Playa Vista, CA.