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Propulsion and Energetics Test Engineer II

Inversion · Playa Vista, California, United States

Posted about 2 months ago · $106,000 - $150,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
52 days
Inversion's roles stay open a median of 53 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
89% of Inversion's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Inversion
high
59 stale, 0 reposted of 76 open
Hiring momentum
86 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-25

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Inversion's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Inversion.

About this role

As a Propulsion and Energetics Test Engineer II at Inversion, you will lead and support ground test campaigns for reentry systems, focusing on propulsion and thermal protection system test stands. Your responsibilities include planning, designing, and operating test stands, processing post-test data, and collaborating with design engineers on test planning and analysis. This role requires a hands-on approach to ensure safety and effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Inversion as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of applicable hands-on experience testing hardware systems
  • Understanding of fluid components and instrumentation including valves, regulators, pressure sensors, flow sensors, temperature sensors, force sensors
  • Experience with instrumentation, data acquisition, and post-test data processing
  • Experience writing test procedures, reports, and technical documentation
  • Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice to have

  • Experience with Python, MATLAB, FlexLogger, and other test software and tools for data processing and analysis
  • Experience with electrical design and troubleshooting
  • Capable of adapting to unforeseen circumstances; creatively problem solving to get a project over the finish line
  • Experience with aerospace qualification or development testing for flight hardware

What you get

  • California annual base salary for this role is currently $106,000 - $150,000
  • Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data
  • Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis

Worth weighing

  • Position may require extended work hours, weekend work
  • Position may require standing, bending, and working directly with hardware on the floor for extended periods of time
  • Role involves working with flammables and explosives
  • In-office presence required

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Listed by Inversion on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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