Senior Avionics Mechanical Engineer
Playa Vista, California, United States On-site
$137,000–$193,000 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Inversion, you will own the design, analysis, and qualification of complex electromechanical systems that operate in the extreme environments of space and atmospheric re-entry. You will bridge electrical and mechanical disciplines to develop integrated solutions including actuators, sensors, mechanisms, avionics enclosures, and thermal management systems critical to vehicle performance and mission success. This role demands a hands-on engineer who can move fluidly between detailed design work, first-principles analysis, hardware testing, and cross-functional collaboration. You will work closely with avionics, structures, propulsion, and GNC teams to ensure seamless integration of electromechanical assemblies into our next-generation spacecraft, Arc. You will be a key member of the Avionics team, reporting to the Director of Engineering, Avionics.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- Typically, 5+ years of professional experience designing and testing electromechanical systems for aerospace, defense, or similarly demanding applications.
- Experience with PCB schematic capture and board layout using ECAD software such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or similar.
- Strong mechanical design skills with proficiency in 3D CAD software (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar).
- Hands-on experience with structural and thermal analysis using FEA tools (Ansys, Abaqus, NASTRAN, or equivalent).
- Demonstrated ability designing for harsh environments including vacuum, extreme temperatures, vibration, shock, and radiation.
- Deep understanding of mechanical systems including mechanisms, actuators, fasteners, bearings, seals, and material properties.
- Working knowledge of electrical systems including power distribution, sensors, motor control, and basic circuit design.
- Experience with environmental testing and qualification programs for flight hardware.
- Proficiency creating detailed engineering drawings with GD&T and technical documentation.
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Proven track record of delivering hardware from concept to flight or equivalent high-stakes deployment.