Test Engineer II — Reentry & Flight Test Systems

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

Job summary

Inversionspace is hiring a Test Engineer at its Playa Vista, CA headquarters. This position involves testing advanced reentry systems and leading flight test operations. Candidates require a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $106,000 to $150,000 annually, with good prospects for personal growth, working in a fast-paced startup environment.

The company is dedicated to making Earth more accessible and ensures compliance with ITAR regulations, requiring U.S. citizenship or eligibility for authorizations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of applicable hands-on experience testing hardware systems.
• Experience with vehicle-level flight test campaigns and hardware qualification.
• Experience testing parachutes and airborne systems.

Responsibilities

• Test high-performance accurate landing and recovery systems through ground test and aerial drop test.
• Develop and own test equipment, procedures, reports and analyses.
• Lead test operations with a high degree of safety and responsibility.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment

Hands-on experience testing hardware systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Job description

Inversionspace is hiring a Test Engineer at its Playa Vista, CA headquarters. This position involves testing advanced reentry systems and leading flight test operations. Candidates require a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $106,000 to $150,000 annually, with good prospects for personal growth, working in a fast-paced startup environment.

The company is dedicated to making Earth more accessible and ensures compliance with ITAR regulations, requiring U.S. citizenship or eligibility for authorizations.