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Senior Avionics Test 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
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 a Senior Avionics Test Engineer at Inversion, you will be responsible for the electrical validation and functional testing of the Arc avionics suite. Your role involves developing test plans, configuring Hardware-in-the-Loop environments, and ensuring the avionics systems operate correctly under simulated flight conditions. You will also lead troubleshooting efforts and mentor junior engineers while working closely with complex electrical systems.

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, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent technical experience
  • Typically 5+ years of hands-on experience testing and validating high-reliability avionics, complex electrical subsystems, or embedded systems
  • Strong proficiency in Python or equivalent programming languages for test automation, hardware scripting, and data analysis
  • Direct experience configuring and utilizing standard laboratory diagnostic equipment (oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers)
  • Experience building or operating automated test environments, HIL test beds, or telemetry systems
  • Deep technical understanding of analog/digital signal path debugging and serial communication protocols

Nice to have

  • Experience qualifying avionics hardware to military or aerospace environmental standards, including TCYC, TVAC, shock, and vibe qualification campaigns
  • Familiarity with RF telemetry, high-voltage battery systems, and pyrotechnic trigger systems
  • Experience with aerospace safety-critical systems or fault-tolerant hardware architectures
  • Prior experience supporting full-vehicle integration campaigns
  • Prior experience in a fast-paced aerospace startup or small hardware development team

Worth weighing

  • Position requires in-office presence
  • Salary range provided but individual pay may vary based on several factors
  • Role involves high autonomy and responsibility, which may appeal to self-motivated candidates

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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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