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Senior Propulsion Development Engineer at inversionspace

Compensation

$137,000 – $193,000/yr

Location
Los Angeles, California
Type
Full-time
Level
senior
Posted

Description

Inversion is hiring a Senior Propulsion Development Engineer in Playa Vista, California, to design, build, analyze, integrate, and test liquid and gas propulsion systems for its Arc hypersonic reentry vehicle. The role focuses on attitude control system thrusters, fluid feed systems, propulsion components, high-pressure fluid networks, hardware fabrication, test planning, and leading hot-fire campaigns. It requires a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, typically 5+ years designing and testing high-pressure fluid or rocket/spacecraft propulsion systems, CAD proficiency, strong engineering fundamentals, hands-on plumbing and pneumatic systems experience, communication skills, and eligibility for a U.S. security clearance and ITAR authorization. The position is on-site and offers $137,000-$193,000 annual base salary.

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