Staff Mechanisms Engineer
Inversion · Playa Vista, California, United States
Posted about 2 months ago · $161,000 - $221,000
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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 Staff Mechanisms Engineer at Inversion, you will lead the development of critical mechanisms for advanced reentry vehicles, overseeing the entire process from concept to production. Your role will involve collaborating with various teams to ensure the integration of mechanical systems, conducting detailed analyses, and executing test campaigns to validate designs under extreme conditions. This position requires a hands-on approach, with responsibilities including design, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical assemblies.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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, a related field, or equivalent technical experience
- Typically 8+ years of professional experience designing, analyzing, and testing mechanisms and moving mechanical assemblies for aerospace, defense, or similarly demanding applications
- Strong mechanical design skills with proficiency in 3D CAD software (NX, CATIA, Solidworks, or similar)
- Hands-on experience with structural and thermal analysis using FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, or equivalent)
- Demonstrated ability designing for harsh environments including vacuum, extreme temperatures, shock, and vibration
- Deep understanding of mechanical systems including mechanisms, actuators, fasteners, bearings, seals, and material properties
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience
- Experience with spacecraft and aerospace mechanisms such as deployment systems, control surfaces, separation mechanisms, solar array drives, gimbal systems, or cartridge actuated devices
- Familiarity with propulsion system components including valves, pressure vessels, feed systems, and fluid interfaces
- Experience supporting prototype builds and rapid design iteration in a hardware-rich environment
- Prior work in fast-paced startup environments or small multidisciplinary teams.
Worth weighing
- Position requires in-office presence in Playa Vista, CA.
- Salary range provided is $161,000 - $221,000, but individual pay may vary based on several factors.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible for ITAR compliance.
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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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