Senior TPS Technician - Aerospace Heat Shield Specialist

Inversion Space Company; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard is seeking a Senior TPS Technician located in Playa Vista, California. This role involves supporting the fabrication and refurbishment of thermal protection systems in a fast-paced startup environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing and work closely with engineering teams to ensure the integrity of heat shield systems. The salary ranges from $46,000 to $61,000 per year based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing, composites, or TPS-related work.
• Experience working with ablative materials, adhesives, or high-temperature composites.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, install, bond, and finish ablative TPS materials on flight hardware.
• Inspect TPS installations for defects, gaps, and compliance to spec.
• Document work performed and track hardware through build processes.

Skills

Hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing

Experience with ablative materials

Familiarity with precision hand tools

Strong attention to detail

Tools

Precision hand tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard is seeking a Senior TPS Technician located in Playa Vista, California. This role involves supporting the fabrication and refurbishment of thermal protection systems in a fast-paced startup environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing and work closely with engineering teams to ensure the integrity of heat shield systems. The salary ranges from $46,000 to $61,000 per year based on qualifications.