Inversion Space
Manufacturing Engineer II
$106K–$150K
Playa Vista, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Jun 11, 2026
- Experience
- Typically 2+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing, hardware integration, structural assembly, or vehicle-level build environments.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations under ITAR. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance.
About the job
Build, integrate, and test Arc reentry-vehicle subsystems, translating engineering designs into manufacturing plans, procedures, tooling, and floor execution.
What you'll do
- Develop vehicle assembly sequences, integration flows, and build plans; author and maintain work instructions and checklists.
- Design, build, and proof-load fixtures, tooling, and ground support equipment; coordinate manufacturing and subsystem integration.
- Resolve floor non-conformances through root-cause analysis and corrective actions; perform mass-property, alignment, and system checks.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.
- Experience authoring assembly procedures, managing build configurations, and driving floor execution.
- CAD tooling or fixture design experience (Siemens NX or equivalent) and application of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
- Direct experience with structural bonding, composite assembly, mechanical fastening, or TPS integration; familiarity with MRB, non-conformance tracking, and root-cause analysis.
Nice to have
- Experience with spacecraft, launch vehicle, or high-reliability aerospace hardware assembly.
- Experience with aerospace cleaning, bonding preparation, cleanroom operations, fluid systems, pyrotechnics, flight avionics harnessing, TPS manufacturing, or startups/small teams.
Pay
$106,000 - $150,000 USD base salary
Tools
Siemens NX, ASME Y14.5, CAD, MRB, GSE, TPS
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