Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$47/hr–$61/hr
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 turn…
Skills: Propulsion hardware, Pneumatic testing, Hydraulic testing, Metallography, Additive manufacturing
Torrance, California, United States · On-site
Why Castelion, Why Now Castelion is moving incredibly fast to develop and deliver advanced defense systems at a time when execution matters more than ever. We believe focus and technical excellence are decisive advantage…
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Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$21/hr
Hydraulics International, Inc. (HII) is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Stockroom Clerk to support daily stockroom, warehouse, and inventory operations. This position is responsible for receiving, organizing, stor…
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Santa Fe Springs, California, United States · On-site
Production Unloader Company: Lakin Tire West, LLC. (Non-CDL) Help make a difference! Lakin Tire is a Liberty Tire Company is North America's largest tire recycler. We collect and recycle more than 190 million tires into …
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Torrance, California, United States · On-site
$128k–$163k/yr
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Cupertino, California, United States · On-site
This small team of extraordinary engineers designs and produces precision RF and Analog Test Equipment for use in calibrating and testing cellular, 5G, WiFi, BT, mmWave, UWB and NFC radios in millions of iPhones, iPads, …
Skills: Mechanical Design, Fixture Design, 3D CAD Modeling, GD&T, 2D Drawing
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$150k–$190k/yr
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Hayward, California, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$25/hr
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Skills: Forklift operation, Order picking, Warehouse operations, Inventory management, Scanning
Los Angeles County, California, United States · On-site
$45k–$55k/yr
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Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$100k–$120k/yr
Rubbercraft (RCC) is seeking a Production Planner IV who serves as a senior planning resource responsible for leading production planning activities across multiple value streams while partnering with Production Managers…
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El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$100k–$140k/yr
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Hayward, California, United States · On-site
$71k–$85k/yr
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Skills: Fashion design, Pattern making, Garment construction, Tech pack creation, Adobe Illustrator
Garden Grove, California, United States · On-site
$120k–$140k/yr
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Skills: Sales Engineering, Technical Presentations, Product Demonstrations, Vehicle Configuration, RFP Support
Cupertino, California, United States · On-site
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Skills: Python, SQL, Spark, Airflow, Kubeflow
Salinas, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$22/hr
Perks of Pratt? Paid Holidays from DAY ONE Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within ONE MONTH of hire 6 Months: PAID vacation days 12 Months: FULL tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing and paren…
Skills: Forklift operation, Safety compliance, Equipment inspection, Inventory management, Warehouse operations
Cupertino, California, United States · On-site
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Skills: Data Engineering, AI Data Platforms, Distributed Systems, Python, SQL
Cupertino, California, United States · On-site
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Skills: Technical Program Management, Manufacturing Process Development, Six Sigma, Design of Experiments, Statistical Analysis
Torrance, California, United States · On-site
$66k–$92k/yr
Who we are Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at …
Skills: FPV drone building, Betaflight, ESC software, Soldering, Mechanical assembly
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$100k–$140k/yr
Icarus was founded on the belief that the Stratosphere is the Forgotten Frontier and that reclaiming it will define the next era of aerospace and what is possible from the sky. We build solar-powered aircraft that fly at…
Skills: Full-cycle recruiting, Technical recruiting, Sourcing, Pipeline management, Data analysis
Sacramento County, California, United States · On-site
$35/hr–$42/hr
Please contact Human Resources for the complete job description. Summary/Objective: As a valued member of our team, the Welder Tech III will primarily weld and assemble metal components to effect repairs to dump trucks, …
Skills: Welding, Metal fabrication, Machining, Wire-feed welding, Wrenching
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The Senior Propulsion R&D Technician will collaborate with engineers to build, test, and integrate propulsion hardware. They are responsible for executing metrology, metallography, and pressure testing procedures to ensure high-quality development of aerospace components.
Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in aerospace or propulsion systems and 2 years in additive manufacturing. The role requires the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance and a high school diploma or equivalent.
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:
The Propulsion and Energetics team create the hardware that facilitates high maneuverability on-orbit and in the upper atmosphere. As a Senior Propulsion R&D Technician, you will be responsible for enabling rapid production and testing of propulsion hardware by ensuring high quality at every step of the development process.
You will collaborate with propulsion engineers to design and execute the procedures for metrology, metallography, inspection, assembly, integration, and testing necessary to demonstrate a design or technology is capable of our goals. This role is multidisciplinary and necessitates troubleshooting and autonomous operations with different kinds of systems. The ideal candidate is a quick learner, hands-on, flexible, has a good attitude, works well in a fast-paced environment, and is skilled with test equipment, instrumentation, and mechanical systems.
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The California hourly rate this role is currently $47.00 - $61.00. 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.
Making Earth radically more accessible by turning space into a global logistics network
Precision delivery from space. To anywhere on Earth. In under one hour. Join us: https://boards.greenhouse.io/inversionspace
Offices: Playa Vista, California 90066, US
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