Inversion is looking to usher in a new era of humanity defined by universal access to the whole globe, free of borders and the presence of a routine way from space to Earth by building highly maneuverable re-entry vehicles that can loiter in orbit before precision landing back on Earth.
Requirements
- Strong proficiency in C++, Python, and embedded Linux (PetaLinux, U-Boot, device trees).
- Demonstrated experience developing and testing flight or mission-critical communication systems.
- Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation (spectrum/network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes).
- Proven ability to take a subsystem from concept through design, test, and flight operations.
- Experience with software-defined radios (SDR), FPGA development (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog), and Xilinx SoC tools (Vivado, RFNoC).
- Demonstrated experience with working in hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) test environments, integrating real-time flight software and ground support hardware.
- Experience implementing ground-to-flight data interfaces using Ethernet, UDP/TMoIP, and other standards.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement software for avionics and RF systems, including telemetry, command uplink, and communication links.
- Develop, test, and deploy C++/Python software applications running on embedded Linux and SoC platforms (Zynq 7000 / UltraScale+).
- Lead software design for software-defined radios (SDRs), RF modems, and FPGA-based signal processing systems.
- Develop link budgets, modulation schemes, and signal-processing pipelines to ensure robust communication across mission phases.
- Perform end-to-end subsystem verification and participate in flight campaign readiness and anomaly investigations.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with avionics, GNC, and launch operations teams to integrate, validate, and operate RF systems.
- Interface with regulatory bodies and partners to ensure spectrum allocation and ground network compliance.
Other
- 8+ years of experience in avionics, RF communications, or embedded systems engineering.
- Prior startup experience, ideally in fast-paced, hardware-driven environments.
- Prior on-console or launch campaign operations experience.
- Background working with Mission Ops teams to determine ground station requirements and assist with FAA/FCC licensing activities.
- The California annual base salary for this role is currently $169,000-199,000.
