Test Engineer II

About Inversion Inversion builds advanced reentry systems to deliver next-generation capabilities from space. Our mission is to make Earth radically more accessible by turning Low‑Earth Orbit into an on‑demand logistics domain. Space is a platform that unlocks unprecedented speed and global reach. Our spacecraft are designed to deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under an hour, operating through extreme reentry conditions and landing with high precision. Inherently dual‑use, our technology serves urgent national security needs while laying the groundwork for future commercial applications. Backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, we work with partners such as the U.S. Space Force and NASA to push the boundaries of space‑based defense and logistics. What You’ll Do As a Test Engineer at Inversion, you will play a critical role in the design, functionality, and performance of our next‑generation reentry vehicles. You will work on the early stages of vehicle design, including defining vehicle architecture and creatively solving new design challenges. You will be a key member of the Accurate Landing Team , reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, Accurate Landing . In this role, you will: Test high‑performance accurate landing and recovery systems through ground test and aerial drop test campaigns. Develop and own relevant test equipment, procedures, reports and analyses. Coordinate and lead the logistics of flight test days and recovery. Coordinate test activities with external vendors and suppliers. Lead test operations with a high degree of safety, accountability, and responsibility. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience. Typically 2+ years of applicable hands‑on experience testing hardware systems. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Capable of working in a dynamic, fast‑paced startup environment. This position is on‑site at Inversion HQ in Playa Vista, CA. Desired Qualifications Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience. Demonstrated history of test campaign ownership from cradle to grave. Experience with vehicle‑level flight test campaigns and hardware qualification. Experience testing parachutes and airborne systems. Location This position is on\-site at Inversion HQ in Playa Vista, CA. Salary The California annual base salary for this role is currently $106,000‑150,000. Pay grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on interview assessment, job‑related skills, education, experience, certifications, and internal equity. ITAR Compliance To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Equal Employment Opportunity Inversion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability. Data Privacy Inversion collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. If you are a U.S. job applicant, see the CCPA Privacy Policy Notice for further details. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inversion