Inversion

Design and build internal software tools and applications to support engineering workflows across the company. | 5+ years software engineering experience with front-end and back-end development skills, strong software engineering fundamentals, and ability to work in ambiguous environments. | Turning Space into a Transportation Layer for Earth Who We Are Inversion builds advanced reentry systems to deliver next-generation capabilities from space. Our mission is to make Earth radically more accessible by turning Low-Earth Orbit into an on-demand logistics domain. We see space not as a destination, but as a platform — one that unlocks unprecedented speed and global reach. Our spacecraft are designed to deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under an hour, operating through extreme reentry conditions and landing with high precision. These systems open the door to new ways of testing, delivering, and operating at hypersonic speeds. Inherently dual-use, our technology is built to meet urgent national security needs while laying the groundwork for future commercial applications. Backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, and working with partners such as the U.S. Space Force and NASA, Inversion is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space-based defense and logistics. What You'll Do As a Senior Full Stack Engineer at Inversion, you will define and build the internal software tools that help our engineering teams innovate, make better decisions, and operate more effectively. You will own the development of internal applications across the stack, from intuitive user interfaces to backend services and integrations. This role is cross-functional and ambiguous by design: you will identify high-leverage opportunities, work closely with technical users, and help shape what high-quality internal tools should look like at Inversion. You will be a key member of the Internal Software Tools team, reporting directly to the Director of Software. Key Responsibilities - Design, build, and maintain internal web applications and tooling that support engineering workflows across the company. - Own the end-to-end lifecycle of internal tools, including problem definition, technical design, implementation, testing, deployment, and long-term maintenance. - Build intuitive user interfaces and workflows for technical users, with a strong focus on usability, clarity, and speed. - Develop backend services, APIs, and integrations that support internal dashboards, documentation systems, data review tools, and AI-enabled workflows. - Partner closely with engineers and other technical stakeholders to identify pain points, gather requirements, and translate loosely defined needs into practical internal products. - Help define best practices for internal application development, including architecture, testing, code quality, and maintainability. - Contribute to the long-term product and technical direction of the Internal Software Tools team. Required Qualifications - 5+ years of professional software engineering experience building and shipping production-quality software systems. - Strong front-end development experience with TypeScript/Javascript and frameworks like React. - Experience developing backend systems, APIs, or internal tools using technologies such as Python, Node.js, or Go. - Strong software engineering fundamentals, including system design, testing, debugging, code quality, and maintainability. - Familiarity with Linux development environments and basic CI/CD workflows. - An innovative and optimistic approach to an environment with high ambiguity, shifting priorities, and loosely defined problem spaces. - Position may require occasional extended hours and/or weekend work. - Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance. Desired Qualifications - Experience building internal tools for engineering teams, such as dashboards, test and data review tools, documentation systems, or workflow automation. Extra points if this was for Aerospace! - Experience integrating AI-enabled capabilities or interfaces into internal software products. - Familiarity with databases, data modeling, and the tradeoffs between different storage approaches. - Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or modern deployment workflows. - Prior experience in a small team or startup environment where you were expected to define scope, set direction, and execute with a high degree of ownership. Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in office presence. The California annual base salary for this role is currently $139,000 - $201,000. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity. ITAR Compliance To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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 the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. Equal Employment Opportunity Inversion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability. Inversion collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. If you are a US Job Applicant see the CCPA Privacy Policy Notice for further details.

Develop and maintain ground software systems for command and control of space vehicles. | Requires 5+ years in flight or ground software with strong C/C++/Rust skills, Linux deployment, and security clearance eligibility. | Turning Space into a Transportation Layer for Earth Who We Are Inversion builds advanced reentry systems to deliver next-generation capabilities from space. Our mission is to make Earth radically more accessible by turning Low-Earth Orbit into an on-demand logistics domain. We see space not as a destination, but as a platform — one that unlocks unprecedented speed and global reach. Our spacecraft are designed to deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under an hour, operating through extreme reentry conditions and landing with high precision. These systems open the door to new ways of testing, delivering, and operating at hypersonic speeds. Inherently dual-use, our technology is built to meet urgent national security needs while laying the groundwork for future commercial applications. Backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, and working with partners such as the U.S. Space Force and NASA, Inversion is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space-based defense and logistics. What You'll Do As a Senior Software Engineer (Ground Software) at Inversion, you will have an instrumental impact on the interface and operation of our next-generation re-entry vehicles. You will architect, build, and deploy software systems essential to the command and control of space vehicles. Working directly with Flight Software, Avionics, and Simulation teams, this role is responsible for delivering reliable, robust tools to direct and monitor vehicles and assets on the ground and in space. The result of this work is essential in enabling the world’s first re-entry vehicle designed for turning space into a transportation layer for Earth. You will be a key member of the Processing Core team, reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, Processing Core. Key Responsibilities This role spans the full lifecycle of ground software, from test infrastructure and simulation through qualification and mission operations: - Develop intuitive software that enables real-time operation of space vehicles - Design and own command and control systems - Assist with the growth and development of the software organization, including conducting interviews and mentoring/onboarding other engineers and interns In your first 6-12 months, you will take ownership of the ground software systems stack and deploy your solutions to support live development and space vehicles. Required Qualifications - Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance. - 5+ years of hands-on experience building flight software or ground software with a Bachelor’s degree in physics, math, computer science, or equivalent experience - Strong coding skills in a systems programing language (C, C++, Rust, etc.) and scripting languages (Python, Bash etc.) - Working knowledge of networking fundamentals and distributed systems concepts, including TCP/UDP, client-server architectures, and networked debugging - Strong familiarity with developing and deploying on Linux. - Experience developing, verifying, and deploying software at scale - An innovative and optimistic approach to your work in a dynamic and uncertain environment! - Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA, and this position requires you to work onsite Desired Qualifications - Experience developing, verifying/qualifying, and deploying mission critical software - Familiarity with communications and RF fundamentals such as encoding, modulation, forward error correction, and common aerospace standards - Experience building beautiful and intuitive user experiences and interfaces using frameworks like React, Angular, etc. - Prior experience working in startups and small independent teams Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in office presence. The California annual base salary for this role is currently $139,000 - 201,000. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity. ITAR Compliance To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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 the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. Equal Employment Opportunity Inversion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability. Inversion collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. If you are a US Job Applicant see the CCPA Privacy Policy Notice for further details.