Jobs · Engineering · California

Senior Build and Integration Technician

Inversion · Los Angeles, California, United States · 1 wk ago
Engineering$47–$61/hrFull-time

Who We Are

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. 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. 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.

What You'll Do

  • 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.
  • Work on and develop skills across all aspects of Inversion, including fluid component testing, pressure testing, metal fabrication, electrical installation and troubleshooting, hydraulic diagnostics, fluid system fabrication, lifting and rigging, welding, machine operation, and more.
  • Be known as a generalist who can make or build anything.

Required Qualifications

  • A 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.
  • A track record of attention to detail, good craftsmanship, and taking pride in your work.
  • A track record of safe work habits.
  • The ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted.
  • The ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces.
  • The ability to work non-standard shifts, overtime, and weekends as required.
  • This position is on-site at Inversion HQ in Playa Vista, CA.

Desired Qualifications

  • 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.
  • Experience working with and learning new data acquisition software products.
  • Demonstrated experience in working in a fast-paced and constantly adapting environment.
  • The capability to be self-sufficient with little guidance.
  • Prior experience working in startups and small independent teams.
  • Experience working with parachute design fundamentals, including working with relevant design tooling and CAD (e.g., NX, Creo, Solidworks, etc.).

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