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Autonomy Engineer I, Arc Vehicle

Inversion · Playa Vista, California, United States

Posted about 2 months ago · $71,000 - $124,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
53 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 an Autonomy Engineer I at Inversion, you will focus on implementing and testing vehicle-level flight sequencing and mission autonomy for the Arc spacecraft. Your role involves conducting simulations, debugging software, and collaborating with other engineering teams to ensure the safety and reliability of autonomous flight operations. You will also be responsible for writing tests and analyzing telemetry data to troubleshoot any issues that arise during testing.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or equivalent technical experience
  • Typically 1+ years of internship, academic research, or professional experience developing software for autonomous systems, robotics, or aerospace vehicles
  • Strong foundational programming skills in C++ and Python within a Linux-based development environment
  • Basic understanding of finite state machines, object-oriented software design, or event-driven programming architectures
  • Familiarity with standard software development tools such as Git, build systems, and debuggers
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice to have

  • Basic understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS), embedded systems, or hardware-software interfaces
  • Familiarity with spacecraft, launch vehicle, or UAV flight phases and operations
  • 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 or robotics startup environment

Worth weighing

  • Position requires in-office presence
  • No remote work option mentioned
  • Salary range provided but may vary based on individual factors
  • Role involves working under the guidance of senior engineers, which may limit autonomy for new hires

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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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