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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.\nThe 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.\nHeadquartered 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.\nPosition Overview:\nAs a TPS Technician at Inversion, you will support the fabrication, application, assembly, inspection, and repair of thermal protection system (TPS) hardware for the Arc hypersonic reentry vehicle. You will work directly with engineers, technicians, and production personnel to turn released TPS designs and processes into flight-ready hardware. This is a hands-on role focused on precise execution, workmanship, and process discipline. You will prepare vehicle surfaces and TPS components, perform bonding and assembly operations, support fit checks and inspections, and document work in accordance with released procedures. \nRequired Qualifications:\nHigh school diploma or GED. \nTypically 1+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, composites, aerospace assembly, automotive bodywork, fabrication, bonding, coatings, or a related hardware environment. \nDemonstrated attention to detail, strong craftsmanship, and pride in producing high-quality work. \nAbility to follow detailed work instructions, drawings, inspection requirements, and safety procedures. \nExperience using common hand tools, measuring tools, and shop equipment. \nAbility to perform repetitive, precise manual work while maintaining consistent quality. \nAbility to work with adhesives, sealants, coatings, and cleaning materials while following applicable PPE and safety requirements. \nStrong organization and documentation discipline. \nAbility to lift 50 lbs. unassisted and work in various positions, including standing, kneeling, bending, crawling, and overhead work. \nAbility to work non-standard shifts, overtime, and weekends as required to support vehicle builds, test campaigns, and flight operations. \nDemonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. \nMust have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/ Top Secret security clearance.\nDesired Qualifications:\nExperience with thermal protection systems, high-temperature insulation, ceramic materials, ablative materials, composites, or bonded aerospace structures. \nExperience with aerospace cleaning, surface preparation, masking, bonding, curing, or controlled-material handling. \nFamiliarity with work orders, drawings, bills of materials, inventory systems, and configuration-controlled manufacturing environments. \nExperience operating shop equipment such as vacuum systems, ovens, curing equipment, mixers, sanders, cutting tools, or inspection equipment. \nFamiliarity with aerospace quality practices, foreign object debris prevention, non-conformance documentation, and traceability requirements. \nExperience supporting spacecraft, launch vehicle, aircraft, UAV, motorsport, or other high-performance hardware builds. \nPrior experience in a fast-paced startup, prototype, R&D, or high-mix/low-volume production environment. \nAbility to provide practical feedback on work instructions, tooling, material handling, and build processes to improve safety, quality, and execution. \nOur office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in office presence. \nThe California hourly pay for this role is currently $28 - $37. 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. \nITAR Compliance:\nTo 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. 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