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Senior Application Administrator / Systems Engineer

Compensation
$140,000–$180,000/year

Job Description

Turning Space into a Transportation Layer for Earth

Who We Are:

Eras of humanity can often be defined by a dominant transportation mode - horse drawn chariots, ocean going boats, or aircraft. These were spurred by a small group of people rigorously focused on building technology to achieve faster access to more of the world. We seek to usher in a new era of humanity defined by universal access to the whole globe free of borders and the presence of a routine way from space to Earth. To do this, we are building highly maneuverable re-entry vehicles that can loiter in orbit before precision landing back on Earth.

What You’ll Do:

The Application Administrator / Systems Engineer is responsible for the deployment, configuration, maintenance, and support of enterprise applications and cloud services. This role supports engineering, development, and manufacturing systems, including CAD/CAM platforms, development toolchains, and cloud-native infrastructure across government-compliant environments.

  • Administer and support enterprise applications, including:
  • CAD/CAM platforms (e.g., Siemens NX, Teamcenter, Mastercam)
  • Development tools (Git, CI/CD pipelines, container platforms)
  • Manage and maintain cloud environments:
  • AWS GovCloud, Azure Government (GCCH), Google Cloud (as applicable)
  • Deploy, configure, and support containerized applications:
  • Kubernetes, Docker
  • Manage application integrations, updates, and lifecycle
  • Troubleshoot application performance and user issues (Tier 2–3)
  • Implement and maintain security controls for applications and cloud systems
  • Support identity and access integration (SSO, RBAC, Entra ID, etc.)
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize workflows and tooling
  • Maintain documentation for systems, configurations, and procedures
  • Support compliance requirements (CMMC, NIST 800-171, ITAR/EAR)
  • Monitor system health, performance, and availability

Required Qualifications:

  • 5–9+ years of experience in application administration or systems engineering
  • Experience with enterprise software platforms and lifecycle management
  • Strong knowledge of:
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Linux and/or Windows server environments
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with CAD/CAM and PLM systems (NX, Teamcenter, Mastercam)
  • Experience in government or regulated cloud environments (GCCH, GovCloud)
  • Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, ARM, etc.)
  • Experience supporting DevOps workflows
  • Security/compliance experience (CMMC, NIST, FedRAMP)

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 $140,000 - $180,000. 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.

ITAR Compliance:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Inversion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
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Job Details

Category
Aerospace Engineering
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Playa Vista, California, United States
Posted
Apr 15, 2026, 03:16 PM
Listed
Apr 15, 2026, 03:16 PM
Compensation
$140,000 - $180,000 per year

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