{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4205b9e9ca558ee4bd7a2e3c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4205b9e9ca558ee4bd7a2e3c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4205b9e9ca558ee4bd7a2e3c","title":"Senior Avionics Embedded Software Engineer","description":"Turning Space into a Transportation Layer for Earth\nWho We Are:\nInversion builds advanced reentry systems to deliver next-generation capabilities from space.\n\nOur 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.\n\nOur 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.\n\nInherently 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.\nWhat You'll Do\nAs a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Inversion, you will report directly to the Manager of Arc Vehicle Avionics. In this role, you will own the development, testing, and deployment of highly reliable, low-latency flight software that runs on Arc's vehicle avionics hardware. You will design and implement safety-critical code for microcontrollers, power distribution units, flight computers, and communication systems. Operating with high autonomy, you will bridge the gap between hardware and software, debugging boundary-level issues, establishing embedded coding standards, and ensuring our flight processors execute flawlessly through extreme reentry environments.\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign, develop, and maintain high-reliability, real-time embedded software in C/C++ for Arc flight computers, microcontrollers, and actuators.\nArchitect and implement low-level device drivers for communication protocols including SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet, and RS-422.\nOwn embedded software modules end-to-end, from early requirements definition through testing, qualification, and vehicle-level flight operations.\nBring up new avionics hardware platforms, debugging complex hardware-software boundary issues using JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and packet sniffers.\nIntegrate and validate embedded code using software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test environments.\nPerform rigorous code reviews, establish technical standards, and mentor junior embedded engineers on the team.\nCollaborate closely with the core Flight Software and Simulation teams to align vehicle autonomy, telemetry architectures, and GNC algorithm execution.\nRequired Qualifications\nMust have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance.\nBachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.\nTypically 5+ years of professional experience developing low-level embedded C/C++ software for real-time systems.\nHands-on experience with bare-metal microcontrollers and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) like FreeRTOS, RTEMS, or VxWorks.\nProven capability to read electrical schematics, understand datasheet registers, and debug physical hardware using laboratory instruments.\nExperience implementing standard hardware peripheral drivers and serial communication protocols.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nDesired Qualifications\nExperience developing software for safety-critical or high-reliability applications (e.g., aerospace, automotive, or medical devices).\nFamiliarity with modern software development practices, including Git, unit test frameworks, static analysis tools, and CI/CD pipelines.\nProficiency in Python for test automation, data analysis, and hardware scripting.\nExperience developing embedded software on Linux-based systems.\nExperience developing FPGA designs and digital logic using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.\nExperience developing custom Board Support Packages (BSPs), bootloader configurations, device startup code, and hardware abstraction layers (HAL).\nExperience participating in electrical schematic reviews and collaborating closely with hardware engineers to guide board-level design.\nExperience leading PCB bring-up, design verification testing (DVT), hardware qualification, and transition to production.\nPrior experience in a fast-paced aerospace startup or small hardware integration team.\nOur office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in office presence.\nThe California annual base salary for this role is currently $139,000 - $201,000. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.\nITAR Compliance:\nTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.\nEqual Employment Opportunity:\nInversion 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.\nInversion collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. 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We see space not as a destination, but as a platform — one that unlocks unprecedented speed and global reach.\n\nOur 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.\n\nInherently 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.\nWhat You'll Do\nAs a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Inversion, you will report directly to the Manager of Arc Vehicle Avionics. In this role, you will own the development, testing, and deployment of highly reliable, low-latency flight software that runs on Arc's vehicle avionics hardware. You will design and implement safety-critical code for microcontrollers, power distribution units, flight computers, and communication systems. Operating with high autonomy, you will bridge the gap between hardware and software, debugging boundary-level issues, establishing embedded coding standards, and ensuring our flight processors execute flawlessly through extreme reentry environments.\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign, develop, and maintain high-reliability, real-time embedded software in C/C++ for Arc flight computers, microcontrollers, and actuators.\nArchitect and implement low-level device drivers for communication protocols including SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet, and RS-422.\nOwn embedded software modules end-to-end, from early requirements definition through testing, qualification, and vehicle-level flight operations.\nBring up new avionics hardware platforms, debugging complex hardware-software boundary issues using JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and packet sniffers.\nIntegrate and validate embedded code using software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test environments.\nPerform rigorous code reviews, establish technical standards, and mentor junior embedded engineers on the team.\nCollaborate closely with the core Flight Software and Simulation teams to align vehicle autonomy, telemetry architectures, and GNC algorithm execution.\nRequired Qualifications\nMust have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance.\nBachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.\nTypically 5+ years of professional experience developing low-level embedded C/C++ software for real-time systems.\nHands-on experience with bare-metal microcontrollers and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) like FreeRTOS, RTEMS, or VxWorks.\nProven capability to read electrical schematics, understand datasheet registers, and debug physical hardware using laboratory instruments.\nExperience implementing standard hardware peripheral drivers and serial communication protocols.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nDesired Qualifications\nExperience developing software for safety-critical or high-reliability applications (e.g., aerospace, automotive, or medical devices).\nFamiliarity with modern software development practices, including Git, unit test frameworks, static analysis tools, and CI/CD pipelines.\nProficiency in Python for test automation, data analysis, and hardware scripting.\nExperience developing embedded software on Linux-based systems.\nExperience developing FPGA designs and digital logic using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.\nExperience developing custom Board Support Packages (BSPs), bootloader configurations, device startup code, and hardware abstraction layers (HAL).\nExperience participating in electrical schematic reviews and collaborating closely with hardware engineers to guide board-level design.\nExperience leading PCB bring-up, design verification testing (DVT), hardware qualification, and transition to production.\nPrior experience in a fast-paced aerospace startup or small hardware integration team.\nOur office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in office presence.\nThe California annual base salary for this role is currently $139,000 - $201,000. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.\nITAR Compliance:\nTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.\nEqual Employment Opportunity:\nInversion 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.\nInversion collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. If you are a US Job Applicant see the CCPA Privacy Policy Notice for further details.","datePosted":"2026-08-05T12:43:09.602Z","dateModified":"2026-08-05T12:43:09.602Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Inversion","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Hawthorne","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"4205b9e9ca558ee4bd7a2e3c"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4205b9e9ca558ee4bd7a2e3c"}}