Senior Engineering Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations, roadmaps, and budget allocation for the Arc Reentry organization
• Own technical delivery of primary vehicle structure, aerodynamic shape, and TPS integration
• Oversee development, testing, and validation of hypersonic reentry GNC algorithms
• Manage design and qualification of high-temperature flap actuators and mechanism interfaces
• Drive TPS production, tool design, and hands-on application processes
• Recruit, mentor, and build a high-performance multi-disciplinary engineering team
• Lead critical multi-system trade studies balancing mass, thermal, and structural requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical experience
• 10+ years of technical experience in aerospace vehicle design, structural engineering, GNC, or aerothermodynamics
• 3+ years of formal people-management experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Deep technical competency in at least one core reentry field
• Proven experience managing complex aerospace programs through design and flight operations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Direct experience with hypersonic flight systems or reentry vehicle architectures
• Familiarity with TPS materials characterization and advanced composite fabrication
• Prior experience in a fast-paced startup environment

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.