Propulsion and Energetics Test Technician II

Propulsion and Energetics Test Technician II

Playa Vista, California, United States

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.

Position Overview: As an Inversion Test Technician, you will have an instrumental impact on the testing, building, and assembly of Inversion spacecraft. You will be responsible for ensuring that our spacecraft is tested properly and assembled for mission success. All of our technicians are an integral part of the entire process including working directly with the engineers to influence and architect design, procedures, and work orders. 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. You should be comfortable interfacing with and operating test equipment other technicians and engineers. You will handle flight hardware on the world's first reentry vehicle designed for turning space into a transportation layer for Earth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate high pressure systems for testing purposes (Must have a familiarity with pressure regulators, trim valves, flow meters, etc.).
• Assembled fluid components in-house.
• Fabricate pressure test panels, fluid systems, test fixtures, data acquisition systems and harnessing.
• Review drawings (P&IDs, manufacturing drawings, etc.).
• Be an ambassador for safety and provide guidance and support to improve procedures with an eye towards safety.
• Constantly improve test fixtures, build designs, and overall shop flow.
• Learn new skill sets and be highly adaptable to new challenges.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience in aerospace, military, or automotive testing, fabrication, or a related field.
• Professional experience in performing and conducting pressure tests, leak checks, and/or flow tests.
• Experience cleaning, inspecting, and rebuilding fluid system components.
• 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with weld heating, brazing, and cutting with various fuels.
• 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.

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

The California hourly rate for this role is currently $32.00 - $47.00. 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. 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. Inversion collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.