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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineering Manager, Arc Vehicle Software - **Company:** INVERSION LLC - **Location:** Los Angeles, 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, Software Engineering, System Programming, Systems Integration, Multithreading, State Machines, Information Technology - **Published:** June 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f9058c05-2710-4dd3-858c-6be4087b4d02 ## About the Role * 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. Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in office presence. The California annual base salary for this role is currently $145,000 - $210,000. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity. ## 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. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [The Gashlycrumb Tinies of AI Networking You Must Know (or Languish!)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2067-the-gashlycrumb-tinies-of-ai-networking-you-must-know-or-languish) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) - [The best of two worlds - Bringing enterprise-grade Linux to the vehicle](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/67-the-best-of-two-worlds-bringing-enterprise-grade-linux-to-the-vehicle) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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