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Senior Avionics Engineer

Inversion · Playa Vista, California, United States

Posted about 2 months ago · $137,000-$193,000

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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 Senior Avionics Engineer at Inversion, you will be responsible for the architecture and implementation of avionics systems for next-generation vehicles. Your role involves developing complete avionics systems, leading hardware builds, and collaborating with various teams to ensure seamless integration. You will also oversee the testing and qualification of your designs, maintain documentation, and contribute to flight software architecture.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
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 Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • Typically, 5+ years of professional experience in the design, build, and test cycle for satellite and spacecraft flight computer hardware
  • Proficiency executing thorough mixed-signal and digital circuit simulations
  • Demonstrated ability designing PCBAs using Altium Designer or other board design software
  • Hands-on work implementing mixed-signal PCBs with digital communications (UART, I2C, SPI, RS422, RS485, CAN, PCIe, Ethernet, etc.)
  • Background in fault-tolerant and failover-capable electronics design

Nice to have

  • Background in high-reliability and/or safety-critical systems for spacecraft or automotive applications
  • Knowledge of radiation-hardened or rad-tolerant system design
  • Demonstrated ability implementing advanced microprocessors and support structures, including DRAM, power distribution, NAND flash, and other peripherals
  • Understanding of unique design requirements for long-duration orbital missions
  • Knowledge of common spacecraft ADCS sensors and propulsion components (star trackers, reaction wheels, thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), pressure transducers, solenoid valves, etc.)

Worth weighing

  • Position requires in-office presence in Playa Vista, CA
  • Salary range is specified but may vary based on individual factors
  • Role involves high responsibility and autonomy in a fast-paced environment

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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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