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About Inversion Space

Inversion is an aerospace and defense company pioneering advanced reentry technology. The company's highly maneuverable reentry spacecraft, Arc, is designed for rapid global cargo delivery, hypersonic testing, and national security missions. Inversion designs, manufactures, and integrates its spacecraft under one roof in Los Angeles, backed by Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures.

The Role

As a Senior Build and Integration Technician, you will play a critical role in the assembly and manufacture of flight vehicles, test articles, and ground support equipment for next-generation reentry vehicles. You will work across all aspects of vehicle production, developing skills in fabrication, testing, and diagnostics. If you are a generalist who can make or build anything, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate, and troubleshoot flight vehicles, test articles, and ground support equipment.
• Perform hands-on testing and diagnostics, including fluid component, pressure, electrical, hydraulic, and functional testing.
• Fabricate and install fluid, electrical, and mechanical systems, ensuring proper fit, function, and workmanship.
• Operate hand and power tools, fabrication equipment, and machinery to support vehicle and test hardware builds.
• Debug electrical and fluid systems and identify and resolve hardware issues during assembly and testing.
• Support lifting, rigging, welding, and other general fabrication activities as needed.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Maintain a high standard of safety, quality, cleanliness, and attention to detail throughout all build and test activities.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and technicians to support rapid build, integration, test, and iteration of hardware.
• Adapt to changing priorities and support non-standard shifts, overtime, and weekend operations when required.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace, military, or automotive testing, fabrication, or a related field.
• Professional experience in debugging and conducting basic electrical tests.
• Track record of attention to detail, good craftsmanship, and taking pride in your work.
• Track record of safe work habits.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces.
• Ability to work non-standard shifts, overtime, and weekends as required.
• Position may require extended work hours and weekend work.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience using work orders, inventory requests, schematics, and drawings.
• Ability to provide valuable critiques of work orders and workflow to make continuous improvements.
• Experience working with and learning new data acquisition software products.
• Demonstrated experience in working in a fast-paced and constantly adapting environment.
• Capable of being self-sufficient with little guidance.
• Prior experience working in startups and small independent teams.
• Experience with parachute design fundamentals and relevant CAD software (NX, Creo, Solidworks, etc.).

Work Environment

This position requires in-office presence at our headquarters in Playa Vista, California.

Compensation

The California annual base salary for this role is currently $47-61 per hour. Pay is determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on interviews, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, 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.