Senior Tps Design Engineer

Inversion Space

Playa Vista, California, United States
Base: $150,000-$210,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
On-site
Bachelor's degree in engineering or material science
5+ years experience with extreme temperature materials
Proficiency in siemens nx cad software
Inversion builds advanced reentry systems designed to deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under an hour

Job Summary

  • Inversion builds advanced reentry systems designed to deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under an hour.
  • The role involves designing cutting-edge thermal protection systems for the company's Arc vehicle alongside aerothermal and structures teams.
  • Candidates must be able to organize development and qualification testing while developing accelerated integration methods to reduce manufacturing time.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

Base: $150,000-$210,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Material Science
  • 5+ years experience with extreme temperature materials
  • Proficiency in Siemens NX CAD software
  • Experience designing TPS for reentry or hypersonic flight

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with ablative or ceramic TPS materials
  • Understanding of aerothermal heating fundamentals
  • Prior startup or small team environment experience
  • Ability to work effectively in fast-paced settings

Key Requirements

  • Minimum Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field
  • 5+ years professional experience in extreme temperature environments
  • Must be onsite at Playa Vista, California office
  • U.S. citizenship or eligible work authorization required due to ITAR

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship, lawful permanent resident status, or protected individual status per ITAR regulations

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