Avionics Harness Engineer II

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 Harness Design Engineer II on the Avionics team, you will contribute to harness design and integration activities from conceptual design to system integration – including component selection, process development, qualification, and production. By demonstrating proficiency in all phases of harness design, this interdisciplinary role offers growth opportunities and exposure to subsystem- and system-level design through collaboration with cross-disciplinary stakeholders. This role reports to the Director of Engineering, Avionics.

Required Qualifications

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 2-3 years of professional experience in wire harness design, electrical systems design, or hands on harness manufacturing.
• Ability to read/interpret electrical schematics and mechanical layout drawings.
• Understanding of wire gauge selection, current carrying capacity, and voltage drop calculations.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar) for harness design and routing.
• Experience creating wiring diagrams, routing in 3D, and producing 2D drawings for production harnesses.
• Ability to generate and maintain accurate technical documentation in accordance with engineering standards.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical work at design reviews.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and manufacturing/integration personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace, defense, or spacecraft electrical systems.
• Experience with NX CAD software specifically.
• Hands-on experience with development and test harness design for qualification testing.
• Experience developing or contributing to Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Experience designing harness mounts, brackets, and secondary structures.
• Proficiency/certification in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
• Experience supporting harness production, manufacturing processes, and vehicle integration activities.
• Exposure to R&D investigations or trade studies focused on design optimization, mass reduction, or cost savings.
• Familiarity with re-entry vehicle systems or high-reliability electrical systems.
• Understanding of signal routing optimization techniques.

The California annual base wage for this role is currently $106,000 - $150,000.  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. 

Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in office presence.