Ground Test Engineer Ii

Inversion Space

Playa Vista, California, United States
On-site
Arc jet test campaign leadership
Wind tunnel coordination with external facilities
Test plan development and instrumentation layout
Inversion builds advanced reentry systems designed to deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under an hour through extreme hypersonic conditions

Job Summary

  • Inversion builds advanced reentry systems designed to deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under an hour through extreme hypersonic conditions.
  • The Ground Test Engineer II will lead critical test campaigns from early planning through execution to validate models and retire technical risks.
  • This role requires coordinating logistics and schedules for external test facilities while ensuring high standards of safety and accountability.

Matching Summary

Inversion builds advanced reentry systems designed to deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under an hour through extreme hypersonic conditions.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Arc jet test campaign leadership
  • Wind tunnel coordination with external facilities
  • Test plan development and instrumentation layout
  • Post-test data reduction and analysis
  • Hardware systems testing experience

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with reentry vehicle subsystems
  • Ability to lead safety-critical operations
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Background in hypersonic flight dynamics

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
  • 2+ years hands-on experience testing hardware systems

Work Rights

Not specified

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