Senior Build and Integration Technician at Inversion

Playa Vista, California, United StatesFull-timeTechnicians Posted 4 months ago

About the Role

<div class="content-intro">Advanced Reentry Technologies Who We Are: Inversion is an aerospace and defense company pioneering advanced reentry technology to enable next-generation capabilities from space. By combining high-performance materials, precision aerodynamics, and mission-driven autonomy, Inversion is transforming reentry into an operational capability for an entirely new class of missions. The company’s highly maneuverable reentry spacecraft, Arc, is designed for rapid global cargo delivery, hypersonic testing, and other national security missions that require precise, controlled flight through the atmosphere. Arc creates an entirely new transportation domain, unlocking unprecedented speed and global reach. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Inversion designs, manufactures, and integrates its spacecraft under one roof, enabling the company to move rapidly from concept to flight. The company is backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, with customers across the U.S. government and commercial space industry.</div>Position Overview: As a Senior Build and 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.   Key Responsibilities:  <ul> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Assemble, integrate, and troubleshoot flight vehicles, test articles, and ground support equipment.</li> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Perform hands-on testing and diagnostics, including fluid component, pressure, electrical, hydraulic, and functional testing.</li> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Fabricate and install fluid, electrical, and mechanical systems, ensuring proper fit, function, and workmanship.</li> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Operate hand and power tools, fabrication equipment, and machinery to support vehicle and test hardware builds.</li> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Debug electrical and fluid systems and identify and resolve hardware issues during assembly and testing.</li> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Support lifting, rigging, welding, and other general fabrication activities as needed.</li> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, schematics, and technical documentation.</li> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Maintain a high standard of safety, quality, cleanliness, and attention to detail throughout all build and test activities.</li> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Collaborate closely with engineers and technicians to support rapid build, integration, test, and iteration of hardware.</li> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Adapt to changing priorities and support non-standard shifts, overtime, and weekend operations when required.</li> </ul> Required Qualifications: <ul> <li><span 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stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces.  </li> <li>Ability to work non-standard shifts, overtime, and weekends as required.  </li> <li>Position may require extended work hours and weekend work.  </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="22" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1">Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance. </li> </ul> Desired Qualifications: <ul> <li>Experience using work orders, inventory requests, schematics, and drawings.  </li> <li>The ability to provide valuable critiques of work orders/workflow to make continuous improvement in the company.  </li> <li>Experience working with and learning new data acquisition software products.  </li> <li>Demonstrated experience in working in a fast-paced and constantly adapting environment.  </li> <li>Capable of being self-sufficient with little guidance.  </li> <li>Prior experience working in startups and small independent teams.  </li> <li>Experience working with parachute design fundamentals, including working with relevant design tooling and CAD (e.g., NX, Creo, Solidworks, etc.).  </li> </ul> 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. <div class="content-conclusion"><div style="text-align: left;">ITAR Compliance:</div> <div style="text-align: left;">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 <a href="https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987">here</a>.  </div> <div> </div> <div>Equal Employment Opportunity:</div> <div>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.  </div> <div> </div> <div>Inversion collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.  If you are a US Job Applicant see the <a href="https://oag.ca.gov/privacy/ccpa" target="_blank">CCPA Privacy Policy Notice</a> for further details.</div></div>

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