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To do this, we are building highly maneuverable re-entry vehicles that can loiter in orbit before precision landing back on Earth.\nWhat You'll Do:\nAs a Senior Software Engineer (Ground Software) at Inversion, you will have an instrumental impact on the interface and operation of our next-generation re-entry vehicles. You will architect, build, and deploy software systems essential to the command and control of space vehicles. Working directly with Flight Software, Avionics, and Simulation teams, this role is responsible for delivering reliable, robust tools to direct and monitor vehicles and assets on the ground and in space. The result of this work is essential in enabling the world's first re-entry vehicle designed for turning space into a transportation layer for Earth. You will be a key member of the Processing Core team, reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, Processing Core.\nKey Responsibilities:\nThis role spans the full lifecycle of ground software, from test infrastructure and simulation through qualification and mission operations:\nDevelop intuitive software that enables real-time operation of space vehicles\nDesign and own command and control systems\nAssist with the growth and development of the software organization, including conducting interviews and mentoring/onboarding other engineers and interns\nIn 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.\nRequired Qualifications:\n5+ years of hands-on experience building flight software or ground software with a Bachelor's degree in physics, math, computer science, or equivalent experience\nStrong coding skills in a systems programing language (C, C++, Rust, etc.) and scripting languages (Python, Bash etc.)\nWorking knowledge of networking fundamentals and distributed systems concepts, including TCP/UDP, client-server architectures, and networked debugging\nStrong familiarity with developing and deploying on Linux.\nExperience developing, verifying, and deploying software at scale\nAn innovative and optimistic approach to your work in a dynamic and uncertain environment!\nOur office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA, and this position requires you to work onsite\nDesired Qualifications:\nExperience developing, verifying/qualifying, and deploying mission critical software\nFamiliarity with communications and RF fundamentals such as encoding, modulation, forward error correction, and common aerospace standards\nExperience building beautiful and intuitive user experiences and interfaces using frameworks like React, Angular, etc.\nPrior experience working in startups and small independent teams\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 $145,000 - 170,000. 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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These were spurred by a small group of people rigorously focused on building technology to achieve faster access to more of the world. We seek to usher in a new era of humanity defined by universal access to the whole globe free of borders and the presence of a routine way from space to Earth. To do this, we are building highly maneuverable re-entry vehicles that can loiter in orbit before precision landing back on Earth.\nWhat You'll Do:\nAs a Senior Software Engineer (Ground Software) at Inversion, you will have an instrumental impact on the interface and operation of our next-generation re-entry vehicles. You will architect, build, and deploy software systems essential to the command and control of space vehicles. Working directly with Flight Software, Avionics, and Simulation teams, this role is responsible for delivering reliable, robust tools to direct and monitor vehicles and assets on the ground and in space. 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You will be a key member of the Processing Core team, reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, Processing Core.\nKey Responsibilities:\nThis role spans the full lifecycle of ground software, from test infrastructure and simulation through qualification and mission operations:\nDevelop intuitive software that enables real-time operation of space vehicles\nDesign and own command and control systems\nAssist with the growth and development of the software organization, including conducting interviews and mentoring/onboarding other engineers and interns\nIn 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.\nRequired Qualifications:\n5+ years of hands-on experience building flight software or ground software with a Bachelor's degree in physics, math, computer science, or equivalent experience\nStrong coding skills in a systems programing language (C, C++, Rust, etc.) and scripting languages (Python, Bash etc.)\nWorking knowledge of networking fundamentals and distributed systems concepts, including TCP/UDP, client-server architectures, and networked debugging\nStrong familiarity with developing and deploying on Linux.\nExperience developing, verifying, and deploying software at scale\nAn innovative and optimistic approach to your work in a dynamic and uncertain environment!\nOur office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA, and this position requires you to work onsite\nDesired Qualifications:\nExperience developing, verifying/qualifying, and deploying mission critical software\nFamiliarity with communications and RF fundamentals such as encoding, modulation, forward error correction, and common aerospace standards\nExperience building beautiful and intuitive user experiences and interfaces using frameworks like React, Angular, etc.\nPrior experience working in startups and small independent teams\nOur office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. 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