Avionics Integration and Test Technician II

Inversion; California (MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Inversion is seeking an Avionics Integration and Test Technician II to install, integrate, test, and troubleshoot flight avionics on the Arc hypersonic vehicle. You will work closely with avionics engineers, manufacturing, and vehicle integration teams to ensure reliable, flight-ready electrical systems.

This hands-on role requires strong electrical craftsmanship, attention to detail, and the ability to work from established procedures while escalating issues as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Typically 2+ years of hands-on avionics integration experience in related environments.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and test procedures.
• Experience with wire preparation, crimping, soldering, and basic harness fabrication.
• Experience with electrical test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Ability to troubleshoot and isolate faults in hardware and power systems.
• Familiarity with ESD controls and controlled build environments.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, and safe work habits.
• Ability to work independently from released procedures while escalating issues promptly.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in confined positions; willing to work non-standard shifts.

Responsibilities

• Install, integrate, test, and troubleshoot flight avionics hardware on the Arc hypersonic vehicle.
• Execute detailed build and test procedures and support hardware-in-the-loop campaigns.
• Collaborate with avionics engineers, manufacturing, and vehicle integration teams to deliver flight-ready systems.

Job description

Avionics Integration and Test Technician II

Turning Space into a Transportation Layer for Earth

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

As an Avionics Integration and Test Technician at Inversion, you will report directly to the Manager of Arc Vehicle Avionics. You will install, integrate, test, and troubleshoot flight avionics hardware on the Arc hypersonic reentry vehicle, including flight computers, power systems, navigation sensors, radios, remote I/O, instrumentation, and electrical harnessing. You will execute detailed build and test procedures, support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and vehicle integration campaigns, and work directly with avionics engineers, manufacturing, and vehicle integration teams to deliver reliable, flight-ready electrical systems. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong electrical craftsmanship, disciplined execution, and a methodical approach to troubleshooting.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Typically 2+ years of hands‑on experience in avionics integration, electrical assembly, harnessing, electronics testing, or a related aerospace, defense, automotive, robotics, or high‑reliability hardware environment.
• Demonstrated ability to read and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, connector pinout tables, mechanical drawings, work instructions, and test procedures.
• Hands‑on experience with wire preparation, crimping, connector pinning, soldering, cable assembly, and basic harness fabrication or repair.
• Experience using electrical test equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, continuity testers, or breakout boxes.
• Experience performing basic electrical troubleshooting and methodically isolating faults in hardware, harnesses, sensors, or power systems.
• Familiarity with ESD controls, foreign‑object‑debris prevention, workmanship standards, and controlled build environments.
• Strong attention to detail, craftsmanship, documentation discipline, and safe work habits.
• Ability to work independently from released procedures while escalating discrepancies, safety concerns, and unclear instructions promptly.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted and work in confined or challenging vehicle‑integration positions, including standing, kneeling, bending, crawling, and overhead work.
• Ability to work non‑standard shifts, overtime, and weekends as required to support vehicle builds, test campaigns, and flight operations.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience integrating avionics for spacecraft, launch vehicles, aircraft, UAVs, tactical systems, or other high‑reliability hardware.
• IPC‑A‑620, IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001, or equivalent wiring, cable‑assembly, or soldering certification.
• Familiarity with aerospace‑grade connectors, backshells, shield terminations, coaxial cables, D‑sub connectors, circular connectors, and RF cable routing.
• Experience supporting avionics hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing, vehicle‑level electrical checkout, environmental test campaigns, or flight test operations.
• Familiarity with communication interfaces and protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, RS‑422/485, UART, SPI, or I2C.
• Experience with RF systems, telemetry hardware, antennas, and coaxial cable test or integration.
• Experience with data acquisition systems, instrumentation installation, sensor calibration, or test‑cable fabrication.
• Familiarity with configuration management, non‑conformance documentation, work orders, inventory systems, or aerospace quality systems.
• Experience using Python or other scripting tools for test automation, data review, or hardware control.
• Prior experience working in a fast‑paced startup, prototype, R&D, or high‑mix/low‑volume production environment.

Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in office presence.

The California hourly rate for this role is $32 - $47. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job‑related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.

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. Learn more about the ITARhere .

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.

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