Inversion

Aerospace

EngineeringManager,ArcVehicleAvionics

$148–203k Playa Vista, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Engineering Manager, Arc Vehicle Avionics at Inversion. Skills: Embedded systems, Avionics, Software management. Lead and mentor a team of software engineers. Oversee the design, development, and testing of avionics”

Industry & Context.

Aerospace
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot complex issues; Resolve software issues

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years of experience in software development, 2+ years of experience in a management role, Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, Experience with C++, Experience with Python, Experience with Rust, Experience with embedded systems, Experience with real-time operating systems, Experience with avionics systems, Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing, Experience with software development lifecycle

Nice to Have

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related field, Experience with DO-178C, Experience with AUTOSAR, Experience with Linux, Experience with RTOS, Experience with embedded Linux, Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Experience with Agile methodologies, Experience with test automation

What You'll Do.

Lead and mentor a team of software engineers

and testing of avionics

Ensure adherence to software development lifecycle processes

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Drive technical decisions and architecture

Manage project timelines and deliverables

Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance

Develop and maintain software development tools and infrastructure

Implement and improve CI/CD pipelines

Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues

Contribute to the strategic planning of the avionics

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Hardware teams; Systems engineering teams

Communication Scope

Technical guidance; Roadmap communication

Process & Methodology

Agile methodologies, Project timelines, Deliverables management

Full Job Description

Turning Space into a Transportation Layer for Earth Who We Are: 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. We see space not as a destination, but as a platform — one 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. These systems open the door to new ways of testing, delivering, and operating at hypersonic speeds. Inherently dual-use, our technology is built to meet 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, and working with partners such as the U. S. Space Force and NASA, Inversion is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space-based defense and logistics. What You'll Do As the Manager of Arc Vehicle Avionics at Inversion, you will report directly to the Chief Engineer of Arc. In this role, you will lead the development, packaging, physical integration, and testing of the avionics suite for our next-generation Arc hypersonic reentry vehicle. You will own the end-to-end delivery of the Arc avionics and electrical subsystems for flight operations. Key Responsibilities Lead daily operations, scheduling, and tasking for the Arc Avionics team, including managing a team of Electrical, Harnessing, and Embedded Software Engineers. Own the delivery, mechanical packaging, and electrical integration of all avionics hardware on the Arc vehicle. Coordinate directly with the centralized Platform Avionics team to integrate core power distribution, flight computers, telemetry, and sensor architectures. Oversee the design, routing, fabrication, and quality control of vehicle-specific electrical harnessi

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