Mechatronics Engineer
US$137,000 – US$193,000 / yr base salary
Posted 13 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Senior Mechatronics Engineer”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
| Base salary | US$137,000 – US$193,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyElectrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Field of studyMechanical Engineering, Robotics (or related)
Study levelMaster's
Advanced Reentry Technologies
**Who We Are:
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Inversion is an aerospace and defense company pioneering advanced reentry technology to enable next-generation capabilities from space. By combining high-performance materials, precision aerodynamics, and mission-driven autonomy, Inversion is transforming reentry into an operational capability for an entirely new class of missions.
The company’s highly maneuverable reentry spacecraft, Arc, is designed for rapid global cargo delivery, hypersonic testing, and other national security missions that require precise, controlled flight through the atmosphere. Arc creates an entirely new transportation domain, unlocking unprecedented speed and global reach.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Inversion designs, manufactures, and integrates its spacecraft under one roof, enabling the company to move rapidly from concept to flight. The company is backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, with customers across the U.S. government and commercial space industry.
Position Overview:
Producing Inversion's thermal protection systems at rate means using machines to do what is traditionally done by hand. As the Senior Mechatronics Engineer, you will stand up Inversion's automated fiber placement capability and design the custom end-of-arm tooling that adapts robotic automation to our unique materials and processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Stand up an automated fiber placement capability, from requirements definition and machine specification through procurement, integration, and commissioning.
- Design, build, and iterate custom end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) for material deposition, handling, and processing.
- Design and integrate robotic work cells, including robot selection, cell layout, safety systems, and fixturing.
- Develop robot programs and deposition paths, including offline programming and path planning for complex tool surfaces.
- Integrate controls, sensing, and machine interfaces — PLC/HMI, motion control, and in-process monitoring.
- Work closely with materials and process engineers to translate material behavior into machine parameters, and iterate the machinery as the material evolves.
- Drive cycle time, reliability, and process capability improvements as the capability matures from first articles toward rate production.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or equivalent experience in a related field.