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Senior Mechanical 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

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About this role

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Inversion, you will be responsible for the complete development of mission-critical hardware for advanced reentry vehicles. Your role will involve designing and developing mechanical systems, conducting structural and thermal analyses, and executing test campaigns to validate designs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective integration and performance of the hardware, while also creating detailed engineering documentation and working hands-on with manufacturing teams.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
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, or a related field, or equivalent technical experience
  • Typically 5+ years of professional experience developing hardware 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, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated history of mechanical design ownership from cradle to grave
  • 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

Worth weighing

  • Position requires in-office presence in Playa Vista, CA.
  • Salary range is specified but may vary based on individual factors.
  • Role involves working on advanced reentry technology, which may be subject to strict compliance and security regulations.

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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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