Inversion Space
Parachute Systems Engineer II
$106K–$150K
Playa Vista, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Oct 2, 2026
- Experience
- Typically, 2+ years of parachute design experience with significant project ownership.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- To conform to ITAR export regulations, 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 authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Designs and develops parachute and deployment systems for Inversion’s reentry vehicles, from concept through manufacture, while supporting testing and customer requirements.
What you'll do
- Develop and own parachute systems from concept to manufacture; work with customers to define and meet design requirements.
- Support the design and testing of Arc’s parachute and deployment systems.
- Lead and support parachute-related hardware, mechanisms, and systems.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Typically, 2+ years of parachute design experience with significant project ownership.
- Strong engineering design fundamentals and relevant textile design experience, including sewing, rigging, and hardware testing.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience with relevant CAD and design software, organizing and executing tests, or mechanical and/or pyrotechnic system design.
- USPA Class A Sport Parachute license or equivalent; FAA Senior Rigger Certification; JPADS experience; or knowledge of simulation-based wing modeling, CFD, or wind tunnel testing.
Pay
$106,000 - $150,000 USD base salary
Tools
GliderPlan, Openglider, LEparagliding, AutoCAD, NX, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
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