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Inversion Space

Low-cost cargo re-entry services for space

Senior Build and Integration Technician

Product AssemblyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePlaya Vista, Los Angeles, CA, USA$47 - $61 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in aerospace, military, automotive testing, fabrication, or a related field is required.
  • Professional experience debugging and conducting basic electrical tests is required.
  • Must demonstrate attention to detail, good craftsmanship, and pride in work.
  • Must demonstrate safe work habits.
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
  • Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces.
  • Must be able to work non-standard shifts, overtime, and weekends as required; extended work hours and weekend work may be required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble, integrate, and troubleshoot flight vehicles, test articles, and ground support equipment.
  • Perform hands-on testing and diagnostics, including fluid component, pressure, electrical, hydraulic, and functional testing.
  • Fabricate and install fluid, electrical, and mechanical systems, ensuring proper fit, function, and workmanship.
  • Operate hand and power tools, fabrication equipment, and machinery to support vehicle and test hardware builds.
  • Debug electrical and fluid systems and identify and resolve hardware issues during assembly and testing.
  • Support lifting, rigging, welding, and other general fabrication activities as needed.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, schematics, and technical documentation.
  • Maintain safety, quality, and cleanliness standards throughout build and test activities.
  • Collaborate with engineers and technicians to support rapid build, integration, test, and iteration of hardware.
  • Adapt to changing priorities and support non-standard shifts, overtime, and weekend operations when required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience using work orders, inventory requests, schematics, and drawings.
  • Ability to provide critiques of work orders and workflows to support continuous improvement.
  • Experience working with and learning new data acquisition software products.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced and constantly adapting environment.
  • Ability to work self-sufficiently with little guidance.
  • Prior experience working in startups and small independent teams.
  • Experience with parachute design fundamentals, including relevant design tools and computer-aided design software such as NX, Creo, or Solidworks.

About the Company

Inversion Space

Low-cost cargo re-entry services for space

Inversion Space builds low-cost, high-frequency re-entry vehicles to bring cargo and resources back from space. The core idea is to provide cargo return services from low-earth orbit and beyond, working with space agencies and private companies under service contracts and partnerships. Their product works by using reusable or versatile re-entry systems to safely carry valuable materials from space back to Earth, enabling clients to shuttle resources, samples, or equipment home for analysis or use. The company differentiates itself by emphasizing affordable, high-cadence return capabilities and a service-based model rather than just selling hardware, aiming to simplify and scale the process of bringing material back from space. The overarching goal is to make returning from space as common and practical as launching to space, supporting the sustainability and growth of space operations.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Series A
Total funding
$126.8M
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Founded
2021

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