🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll lead aerothermodynamic characterization of Inversion's lifting-body reentry platform, focusing on rarefied flow regime simulation. Your core impact will be developing cutting-edge CFD tools and workflows to build confidence in vehicle models for hypersonic systems. This role offers the chance to define CFD strategy for groundbreaking technology from an industry-first spacecraft.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Lead creation of high-fidelity aerothermal simulations
• Develop and improve CFD tools and workflows
• Mentor team members on simulation best practices
• Integrate ground flight test data into vehicle models

📋 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
• 9+ years experience in hypersonic or reentry aerothermal analysis
• Strong experience with DSMC or rarefied gas simulation tools
• Familiarity with Fidelity Pointwise or equivalent meshing software

✨ Nice to Have

• Master's or PhD in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience modifying CFD solvers for multi-physics simulations
• Experience with US3D, DPLR, or LAURA solvers

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 💰 Competitive salary with annual range $161k-$221k
• 🚀 Groundbreaking tech in hypersonics and space logistics
• 🏢 Office presence in Playa Vista, CA

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter Screen· 30 min
2. 2Technical Interview· 60 min
3. 3On-site or Final Round· 90 min