Simulation Engineer I, Arc Vehicle
Inversion · Playa Vista, California, United States
Posted 26 days ago · $71,000 - $124,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 26 days Inversion's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 89% of Inversion's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Inversion
- high 58 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
- 2026-09-17
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 Simulation Engineer I at Inversion, you will develop, automate, and maintain simulation and testing environments for flight systems. Your role involves bridging GNC, Software, and Simulation teams, translating MATLAB-based algorithms into C/C++ flight software, and creating tools for verification of flight software under realistic conditions. You will also be responsible for maintaining simulation infrastructure and documenting workflows for product engineering teams.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- 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 Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical experience
- Typically 1+ years of internship, academic research, or professional experience developing software, physics-based simulations, or numerical models
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C++ or Python in a Linux environment
- Strong foundational understanding of physics, classical mechanics, dynamics, and numerical analysis
- Familiarity with standard software development practices, including version control (Git)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong motivation to learn and take on technical ownership of complex codebases
Nice to have
- Familiarity with aerospace simulation tools, physics engines, or numerical frameworks (such as MATLAB/Simulink, ROS/ROS2, or custom C++ engines)
- Familiarity with continuous integration (CI/CD) pipelines, containerization (Docker), and cloud or HPC infrastructure
- Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, processors-in-the-loop (PIL), or interfacing hardware with software simulations
- Demonstrated technical execution through collegiate engineering teams (such as Formula SAE, rocket clubs, or robotics design groups)
- Prior internship experience in a fast-paced aerospace, robotics, or high-tech startup environment.
Worth weighing
- Position requires in-office presence in Playa Vista, CA
- No specific mention of additional benefits or perks
- Salary range provided, but pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on several factors.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible for required authorizations due to ITAR compliance.
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Listed by Inversion on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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