Inversion Space
Senior TPS Technician
Playa Vista, California, United States · Senior · Full-time · Posted Apr 7, 2026
- Experience
- Typically 5+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing, composites, or TPS-related work.
- Visa sponsorship
- 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 to comply with ITAR.
About the job
Fabricate, install, inspect, and repair thermal protection systems for flight hardware, working with engineering and integration teams.
What you'll do
- Fabricate, bond, install, and finish ablative TPS materials and ceramic or composite tiles.
- Prepare surfaces, inspect installations, and rework or repair damaged TPS systems.
- Interpret drawings and work instructions, document build work, and collaborate with engineering to improve processes.
What they ask for
- Typically 5+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing, composites, or TPS-related work.
- Experience with ablative materials, adhesives, or high-temperature composites.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- Direct experience with thermal protection systems, bonding processes, aerospace, defense, or high-performance automotive manufacturing.
- Experience in cleanroom or controlled environments, or familiarity with NDI/inspection methods for bonded systems.
Pay
$46 - $61 USD annual base salary
Tools
ablative materials, adhesives, ceramic, composite TPS tiles, vacuum bagging, NDI
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