Inversion Space
TPS Technician I
Playa Vista, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Sep 11, 2026
- Experience
- Typically 1+ years of hands-on experience; several related fields are listed as alternatives.
- Education
- High school diploma or GED.
- 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 required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State to comply with ITAR.
About the job
Fabricates, assembles, inspects, and repairs thermal protection system hardware for the Arc hypersonic reentry vehicle, following released procedures.
What you'll do
- Prepare vehicle surfaces and TPS components; perform bonding and assembly operations.
- Support fit checks, inspections, and repair of TPS hardware.
- Document work in accordance with released procedures.
What they ask for
- High school diploma or GED.
- Typically 1+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, composites, aerospace assembly, automotive bodywork, fabrication, bonding, coatings, or a related hardware environment.
- Ability to follow detailed work instructions, drawings, inspection requirements, and safety procedures; experience with common hand tools, measuring tools, and shop equipment.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted and obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/ Top Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience with thermal protection systems, high-temperature insulation, ceramic or ablative materials, composites, or bonded aerospace structures.
- Experience with aerospace surface preparation, bonding, curing, controlled-material handling, or quality practices.
Pay
$28 - $37 USD per hour (hourly pay)
Tools
thermal protection system (TPS), Arc, hand tools, measuring tools, shop equipment, adhesives, sealants, coatings
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