Senior Avionics Architect, Spacecraft Reentry Systems

Inversion Space Company; Vista, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Inversion is an aerospace and defense company pushing the boundaries of reentry technology from its Los Angeles-based facilities. The Senior Avionics Engineer will shape the avionics architecture for next-generation vehicles and lead hardware builds across the full lifecycle, collaborating with propulsion, guidance, thermal, and software teams.

You will design complete avionics systems, perform rigorous verification, and drive environmental qualification while coordinating with suppliers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Typically, 5+ years of professional experience in the design, build, and test cycle for satellite and spacecraft flight computer hardware
• Proficiency executing thorough mixed-signal and digital circuit simulations
• Demonstrated ability designing PCBAs using Altium Designer or other board design software
• Hands-on work implementing mixed-signal PCBs with digital communications (UART, I2C, SPI, RS422, RS485, CAN, PCIe, Ethernet, etc.)
• Background in fault-tolerant and failover-capable electronics design
• Proven ability designing test systems and developing test plans for multidisciplinary systems
• Strong understanding of requirements, systems design, and test methods for space, launch, and/or reentry environments including thermal, vibration, shock, EMI/EMC, and radiation
• Proficient using common laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, and data acquisition systems
• Proven track record of delivering high-visibility designs resulting from rigorous methodology
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete avionics systems, including architecture, design, integration, and verification, from initial concept through delivery of qualified hardware
• Lead the technical execution of avionics hardware builds, including PCB design, harnessing, embedded systems, and environmental qualification
• Collaborate with propulsion, guidance and control, thermal and software teams to ensure seamless integration and performance of avionics systems
• Develop, lead, and own digital, analog, and mixed-signal circuit board designs
• Implement robust design and test processes that ensure reliability and safety of your designs
• Qualify your designs through environmental testing including vibration, shock, TCYC, and TVAC testing
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to manage component selection, testing, and delivery schedules
• Lead and present trade studies to shape the architecture and design
• Maintain accurate design documentation, test plans, and reports, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills
• Contribute to flight software architecture design

Skills

Mixed-signal design

Digital circuit simulations

PCB design

Test and verification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Spectrum analyzers

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Inversion is an aerospace and defense company pushing the boundaries of reentry technology from its Los Angeles-based facilities. The Senior Avionics Engineer will shape the avionics architecture for next-generation vehicles and lead hardware builds across the full lifecycle, collaborating with propulsion, guidance, thermal, and software teams.

You will design complete avionics systems, perform rigorous verification, and drive environmental qualification while coordinating with suppliers and