Senior Avionics Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and develop flight-critical electromechanical systems including actuators, deployment mechanisms, separation systems, valves, sensors, and thermal control devices
• Lead mechanical design and packaging of avionics enclosures, sensor mounting systems, and harnessing routes
• Perform detailed structural, thermal, and electromagnetic analysis using FEA and analytical methods
• Develop and execute comprehensive test campaigns including functional, environmental, and life cycle testing
• Create detailed engineering drawings, assembly procedures, and interface control documents (ICDs)
• Work hands-on with fabrication, assembly, and integration teams to build and troubleshoot hardware
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to optimize PCB layouts, connector selections, and cable routing
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors for custom component procurement

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
• 5+ years of professional experience designing and testing electromechanical systems for aerospace or defense
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar)
• Hands-on experience with structural and thermal analysis using FEA tools (Ansys, Abaqus, NASTRAN)
• Experience designing for harsh environments including vacuum, extreme temperatures, vibration, and shock
• Deep understanding of mechanisms, actuators, fasteners, bearings, seals, and material properties
• Working knowledge of electrical systems including power distribution and motor control
• Proficiency in creating detailed engineering drawings with GD&T

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with spacecraft mechanisms such as deployment systems or solar array drives
• Knowledge of spacecraft thermal control systems including heat pipes and radiators
• Background in high-reliability or safety-critical system design (FMEA, fault tolerance)
• Proficiency with scripting languages like Python or MATLAB
• Experience with additive manufacturing for aerospace applications
• Prior work in fast-paced startup environments

About the Company

Inversion builds advanced reentry systems to deliver next-generation capabilities from space, turning Low-Earth Orbit into an on-demand logistics domain.