Staff Vehicle Engineer — Hypersonic Reentry Systems

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

Job summary

Inversionspace is seeking a Staff Vehicle Engineer in Playa Vista, CA. In this role, you will lead integration efforts across the Arc hypersonic vehicle, tackling complex engineering challenges. You will be responsible for managing interface documents and validation strategies, ensuring vehicle performance at high precision.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering and 8+ years of experience in aerospace design and integration, with a proven ability for problem-solving. Competitive salary range is $161,000 - $221,000.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in aerospace engineering focusing on vehicle design and integration.
• Proven track record in solving complex multi-system problems on hypersonic systems.
• Ability to operate independently in ambiguous environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑subsystem integration across the Arc vehicle.
• Define, manage, and enforce interface control documents.
• Own vehicle‑level requirements flow‑down and verification plans.

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Systems Engineering

CAD proficiency

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master's/Ph.D. in relevant field

Job description

Inversionspace is seeking a Staff Vehicle Engineer in Playa Vista, CA. In this role, you will lead integration efforts across the Arc hypersonic vehicle, tackling complex engineering challenges. You will be responsible for managing interface documents and validation strategies, ensuring vehicle performance at high precision.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering and 8+ years of experience in aerospace design and integration, with a proven ability for problem-solving. Competitive salary range is $161,000 - $221,000.