Staff Optical Engineer is open at Inversion in Playa Vista, California, United States. The posting gives a salary of $161K - $221K. Posted on Apr 14, 2026, and still on Inversion’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 15, 2026.
About the role
As a Staff Optical Engineer at Inversion, you will own major elements of the optical systems that enable our vehicles to sense, navigate, and perform in extreme environments. You will lead the development of sensor windows, seeker architectures, and a variety of spectral camera systems from early trades through analysis, integration, and test. This is a unique opportunity to define the optical hardware for…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on Inversion’s careers page.
Hiring at Inversion
Inversion has 84 open roles right now. Most are in Engineering, Manufacturing & Trades and Operations. The median advertised salary across its roles with a published range is $165K. See all its roles
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