Inversion

Build and Integration Technician II

Playa Vista, California, United States · Mid

Work authorization required$32k-$47kDetected 40 days ago

SparkComplianceLogisticsCreo

About the role

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.
Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA.

As a Build & Integration Technician at Inversion, you will play a critical role in the assembly and manufacture of flight vehicles, test articles, and ground support equipment that are critical to our next-generation reentry vehicles.
If you're known to be a generalist who can make or build anything, this is the role for you.
Experience working with parachute design fundamentals, including working with relevant design tooling and CAD (e.g., NX, Creo, Sol idworks, etc.).

2 + 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.
Experience using work orders, inventory requests, schematics, and drawings.
The ability to provide valuable critiques of work orders/workflow to make continuous improvement in the company.
Demonstrated experience in working in a fast-paced and constantly adapting environment.

You will have an opportunity to work on and develop skills across all aspects of Inversion.
Experience working with and learning new data acquisition software products.

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.
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.
Daily responsibilities could include fluid component testing, pressure testing, metal fabrication, electrical installation and troubleshooting, hydraulic diagnostics, fluid system fabrication, lifting and rigging, welding, machine operation, and more.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Position may require extended work hours and weekend work.
This position is on-site at Inversion HQ in Playa Vista, CA.
Desired Qualifications
Capable of being self-sufficient with little guidance.
Prior experience working in startups and small independent teams.

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.
Inversion collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

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