Senior Propulsion R&D Technician — Additive & Test

Inversion Space Company; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Inversion, based in the Los Angeles area, is seeking a Senior Propulsion R&D Technician to enable rapid production and testing of propulsion hardware. You will work with propulsion engineers to design and execute metrology, metallography, inspection, assembly, integration, and testing procedures to demonstrate capabilities.

The role requires troubleshooting, autonomous operations, and a hands-on approach with test equipment and mechanical systems in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace or propulsion systems help.
• Experience in an R&D environment is required.
• Hands-on with test equipment, instrumentation, and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with propulsion engineers to aid development of new hardware.
• Build and test propulsion hardware such as components, actuators, and engines.
• Perform pneumatic and hydraulic pressure testing of propulsion components.
• Perform metallography including preparation, inspection, and testing with applicable devices.
• Execute experiments, analyze data, and develop processes for optimizing additive manufacturing.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the shop.

Skills

Test equipment

Aerospace experience

R&D environment

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Additive manufacturing

Metallography equipment

Job description

Inversion, based in the Los Angeles area, is seeking a Senior Propulsion R&D Technician to enable rapid production and testing of propulsion hardware. You will work with propulsion engineers to design and execute metrology, metallography, inspection, assembly, integration, and testing procedures to demonstrate capabilities.

The role requires troubleshooting, autonomous operations, and a hands-on approach with test equipment and mechanical systems in a fast-paced startup environment.