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Turning Space into a Transportation Layer for Earth Who We Are: 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. What You'll Do   As a  S tructures  Engineer   II  at Inversion, you will  own  cradle to grave  development of  primary and secondary structures  on one of the most capable reentry vehicles ever develope d .  You’ll  drive  primary structure design for a novel reentry vehicle   working closely with cross-functional teams to solve complex packaging and manufacturability problems while driving des igns toward real hardware .   T his is a unique opportunity to  own primary structure design of a new aerospace vehicle from  initial  concept through qualification and production .  You will be a key member of the  Mechanical  team, reporting to the  Director of Mechanical.   Key Responsibilities   Lead the design and development of  primary and secondary vehicle structures,  including load paths, joints, attachments, and structural interfaces   Own structural concept development from  early architecture through hardware realization , balancing mass efficiency, robustness, manufacturability, and reliability   Partner closely with analysis engineers to develop and refine  structural sizing approaches, margin strategy, and environmental load assumptions   Drive structural integration across vehicle subsystems, including  payload, avionics packaging, propulsion interfaces, and deployment/separation systems   Support development of  TPS-to-structure integration concepts , including attachment approaches, tolerances, and assembly considerations   Generate and review  CAD, drawings, and product definition  needed to release high-quality hardware   Support prototype and flight hardware builds through  manufacturing coordination, assembly planning, test support, and failure investigation   Conduct trade studies and make sound engineering decisions in a  fast-paced, ambiguous development environment   Present design progress, technical risks, and recommended paths forward in  design reviews and cross-functional program forums   Required Qualifications   Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering , Mechanical Engineering,  a related field,  or equivalent technical experience   Typically   2 + years of  professional  experience   de veloping hardware  for aerospace, defense, or similarly demanding applications   Strong mechanical design skills w ith an emphasis on  structural interfaces, packaging, high-load environments, and mass optimization   Strong  proficiency  in