Inversion

Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Arc Vehicle)

Playa Vista, California, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 40 days ago

SparkLogisticsSiemens NXGD&TMechanical DesignAerospace Engineering

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.
You will work autonomously to solve high-complexity assembly challenges, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate closely with the centralized production team to ensure the vehicle is built safely, repeatedly, and on schedule.

In this role, you will own the manufacturing engineering processes, assembly sequencing, and physical realization of the Arc hypersonic reentry vehicle.
You will bridge the gap between design and physical flight hardware, establishing the assembly standards and integration workflows for primary structures, mechanism integration, thermal protection systems (TPS), and complex mechanical interfaces.
Develop, optimize, and own the end-to-end vehicle assembly sequence, integration flow, and build plan s for the Arc vehicle.
Design, procure, and qualify vehicle integration tooling, assembly fixtures, and ground support equipment (GSE) using CAD software.
Lead the disposition of floor non-conformances (MRB), perform rigorous root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions for structural and mechanical integration issues.
Typically 5+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing, hardware integration, structural assembly, or vehicle-level build environments.
Proven experience authoring detailed assembly procedures, managing build configurations, and driving floor execution.

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.
Experience designing tooling, fixtures, or GSE in CAD (Siemens NX or equivalent) and applying standard GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
Direct experience with structural bonding, composite assembly, mech

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.
As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Arc Vehicle) at Inversion, you will report directly to the Manager of Arc Vehicle Integration & Test.
Author, review, and approve detailed manufacturing work instructions, structural assembly procedures, and integration checklists.
Coordinate directly with centralized shops to schedule and execute part deliveries, structural bonding, mechanical fabrication, and subassembly integration.
Establish standard practices for precision mechanical joints, fasteners, adhesives, and critical interface alignments.
Mentor junior and mid-level integration and manufacturing engineers, ensuring high quality standards and adherence to safety and engineering practices on the vehicle floor.
Required Qualifications

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