Senior Software Engineer (Ground Software)

About the role

Inversion builds advanced reentry systems to deliver next-generation capabilities from space. Our mission is to make Earth radically more accessible by turning Low-Earth Orbit into an on-demand logistics domain. We see space not as a destination, but as a platform - one that unlocks unprecedented speed and global reach. Our spacecraft are designed to deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under an hour, operating through extreme reentry conditions and landing with high precision. These systems open the door to new ways of testing, delivering, and operating at hypersonic speeds. Inherently dual-use, our technology is built to meet urgent national security needs while laying the groundwork for future commercial applications. Backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, and working with partners such as the U.S. Space Force and NASA, Inversion is pushing the boundaries of what's possible in space-based defense and logistics.

Responsibilities

• This role spans the full lifecycle of ground software, from test infrastructure and simulation through qualification and mission operations:
• Develop intuitive software that enables real-time operation of space vehicles
• Design and own command and control systems
• Assist with the growth and development of the software organization, including conducting interviews and mentoring/onboarding other engineers and interns
• In your first 6-12 months, you will take ownership of the ground software systems stack and deploy your solutions to support live development and space vehicles.
• Required Qualifications:
• 5+ years of hands-on experience building flight software or ground software with a Bachelor's degree in physics, math, computer science, or equivalent experience
• Strong coding skills in a systems programing language (C, C++, Rust, etc.) and scripting languages (Python, Bash etc.)
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals and distributed systems concepts, including TCP/UDP, client-server architectures, and networked debugging
• Strong familiarity with developing and deploying on Linux.
• Experience developing, verifying, and deploying software at scale
• An innovative and optimistic approach to your work in a dynamic and uncertain environment!
• Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA, and this position requires you to work onsite

Requirements

• Experience developing, verifying/qualifying, and deploying mission critical software
• Familiarity with communications and RF fundamentals such as encoding, modulation, forward error correction, and common aerospace standards
• Experience building beautiful and intuitive user experiences and interfaces using frameworks like React, Angular, etc.
• Prior experience working in startups and small independent teams
• Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in office presence.
• ITAR Compliance:
• Equal Employment Opportunity:
• Inversion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
• Inversion collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. If you are a US Job Appli

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Turning Space into a Transportation Layer for Earth

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