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# Test Engineer II

- **Company:** INVERSION LLC
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $106,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** System Testing, Performance Testing, Hardware Testing
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/test-engineer-ii-playa-vista-ca--9aa4cb61-1a6a-46fd-b48d-40498e4655df

## About the Role

Testing, Aerospace and Defense, Aerodynamics, Cargo/Freight, Government, Testing, Campaigns, System Test, Performance Testing, Test Equipment, * Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience.

 * Typically 2+ years of applicable hands-on experience testing hardware systems.
 * Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
 * Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment.
 * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance., * Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience.
 * Demonstrated history of test campaign ownership from cradle to grave.
 * Experience with vehicle-level flight test campaigns and hardware qualification.
 * Experience testing parachutes and airborne systems.

## Description

As a Test Engineer at Inversion, you will play a critical role in the design, functionality, and performance of our next-generation reentry vehicles. This is a unique opportunity to work on the early stages of vehicle design, including defining vehicle architecture and creatively solving new design challenges. You will be a key member of the Accurate Landing Team, reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, Accurate Landing. In this role, you will:

 * Test high-performance accurate landing and recovery systems through ground test and aerial drop test campaigns.
 * Develop and own relevant test equipment, procedures, reports and analyses.
 * Coordinate and lead the logistics of flight test days and recovery.
 * Coordinate test activities with external vendors and suppliers.
 * Lead test operations with a high degree of safety, accountability, and responsibility.