Senior Build and Integration Technician

Inversion; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 64,747 - 84,033; Full time

Job summary

Inversion, based in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Senior Build & Integration Technician responsible for assembly and manufacturing of flight vehicles. Ideal candidates should bring over 5 years of relevant experience in aerospace, military, or automotive sectors and have strong troubleshooting skills.

This position requires on-site presence, emphasizing safety and craftsmanship. The role includes various technical responsibilities such as metal fabrication, hydraulic diagnostics, and electrical installations. The salary ranges from $47 to $61 an hour, based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace, military, or automotive testing, fabrication, or related field.
• Professional experience in debugging and conducting basic electrical tests.
• Attention to detail and good craftsmanship.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Ability to work non-standard shifts, overtime, and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Assembly and manufacture of flight vehicles and test articles.
• Fluid component testing and pressure testing.
• Electrical installation and troubleshooting.
• Metal fabrication and hydraulic diagnostics.
• Welding and machine operation.

Job description

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 a Senior 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. You will have an opportunity to work on and develop skills across all aspects of Inversion. 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. If you’re known to be a generalist who can make or build anything, this is the role for you.

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.
• 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.
• Capable of being 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.).

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

The California annual base salary for this role is currently $47-61 an hour. 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.

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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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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