Inversion Space
Engineering Manager, Arc Vehicle Mechanical
$148K–$203K
Playa Vista, California, United States · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 11, 2026
- Experience
- Typically 8+ years of technical experience and 2+ years of formal people-management experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations for ITAR compliance. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance.
About the job
Leads the engineering team delivering Arc’s vehicle structures, mechanisms, and thermal protection systems from design through manufacturing, integration, qualification, and flight operations.
What you'll do
- Direct the team’s technical work, daily execution, people management, and development; own delivery of primary structures, mechanisms, and TPS.
- Oversee structural analysis, validation, testing, and coordination of mechanical interfaces and production requirements.
- Support vehicle builds and operations, investigate technical issues, and maintain configuration control.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.
- 8+ years of technical experience developing aerospace vehicle structures, mechanisms, TPS, or similarly demanding hardware.
- 2+ years of formal people-management experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- Master's or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with hypersonic flight systems or reentry vehicle architectures; familiarity with TPS materials characterization, structural bonding, or advanced composite fabrication.
Pay
USD 148,000 - USD 203,000 (base salary)
Tools
finite-element analysis, CAD, bills of materials, thermal protection systems (TPS)
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