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# Engineering Manager, Arc Vehicle Software

- **Company:** INVERSION LLC
- **Location:** Culver City, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,000.0 - $210,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Automation of Tests, Software Quality, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, DevOps, Embedded C, Linux on Embedded Systems, Ethernet, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Network Protocols, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, System Programming, Systems Integration, Multithreading, State Machines, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=dba145087cbc9e06

## About the Role

Do you have experience in System development?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.

 * Typically 8+ years of hands-on experience in complex software development, with a focus on embedded C++ and high-reliability systems.
 * Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams, managing software release cycles, or managing complex software integration projects.
 * Strong fundamental knowledge of software architecture, embedded Linux, and multi-threaded systems.
 * Deep proficiency in systems programming languages (C / C++ / Rust) in a Linux-based environment.
 * Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to bridge hardware-to-software disciplines.
 * Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment., * Experience with spacecraft, launch vehicle, or high-reliability autonomous systems software development.
 * Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test setups, network protocols (CAN, Ethernet, Serial), and telemetry architectures.
 * Experience building and maintaining scalable DevOps, continuous integration, and automated testing (CI/CD) pipelines.
 * Prior experience working in startups and/or small independent teams.

## Description

* Lead daily operations, scheduling, and tasking for the Arc Software team, managing a team of flight software, ground software, and software test engineers.
 * Own the delivery, integration, and deployment of all flight software and ground control software for the Arc vehicle.
 * Coordinate directly with the centralized Software team to leverage platform-level libraries, ground control frameworks, and software engineering standards.
 * Collaborate with the Reentry and Accurate Landing teams to integrate their respective GNC algorithms into the main flight software loop.
 * Oversee the architecture and implementation of vehicle-level state machines, flight autonomy, fault protection, and system-level telemetry.
 * Manage software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing campaigns, ensuring high software quality through robust test automation.
 * Drive real-time troubleshooting, software debugging, and rapid resolution of issues identified during vehicle assembly, environmental test, and flight operations.


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