Staff Mechanisms Engineer at inversionspace

Compensation

$161,000 – $221,000/yr

Location: Los Angeles, California
Type: Full-time
Level: staff+
Posted: Jul 28, 2026

Description

Inversion is hiring a Staff Mechanisms Engineer to own cradle-to-grave development of mission-critical flight mechanisms for advanced reentry vehicles. The role involves mechanical system architecture, structural and thermal analysis, testing, documentation, supplier coordination, and hands-on integration work for spaceflight hardware. It is an in-office position based in Playa Vista, California, and requires eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance and ITAR compliance.

Required Skills

mechanical design
FEA
3D CAD
environmental testing
technical documentation
supplier coordination
security clearance

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent technical experience
Required Previous Experiences: 8+ years of professional experience designing, analysing, and testing mechanisms and moving mechanical assemblies for aerospace, defense, or similarly demanding applications
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience
Experience with spacecraft and aerospace mechanisms such as deployment systems, control surfaces, separation mechanisms, solar array drives, gimbal systems, or cartridge actuated devices
Familiarity with propulsion system components including valves, pressure vessels, feed systems, and fluid interfaces
Experience supporting prototype builds and rapid design iteration in a hardware-rich environment
Prior work in fast-paced startup environments or small multidisciplinary teams