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Manufacturing Engineer II (Arc Vehicle)

Inversion · Playa Vista, California, United States

Posted about 2 months ago · $106,000 - $150,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
53 days
Inversion's roles stay open a median of 53 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
89% of Inversion's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Inversion
high
59 stale, 0 reposted of 76 open
Hiring momentum
86 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-25

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Inversion's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Inversion.

About this role

As a Manufacturing Engineer II at Inversion, you will be responsible for building, integrating, and testing subsystems for the Arc hypersonic reentry vehicle. Your role involves developing assembly sequences, creating manufacturing work instructions, and troubleshooting hardware issues in real-time. You will collaborate with design engineers and floor technicians to ensure that flight hardware meets quality and schedule milestones.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Inversion as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent technical experience
  • Typically 2+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing, hardware integration, structural assembly, or vehicle-level build environments
  • Proven experience authoring detailed assembly procedures, managing build configurations, and driving floor execution
  • Experience designing tooling, fixtures, or GSE in CAD (Siemens NX or equivalent) and applying standard GD&T per ASME Y14.5
  • Direct experience with structural bonding, composite assembly, mechanical fastening, or thermal protection system (TPS) integration
  • Familiarity with Material Review Board (MRB) processes, 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 preparations, and cleanroom operations
  • Familiarity with high-pressure fluid systems, pyrotechnics installation, or flight avionics harnessing integration
  • Familiarity with Thermal Protection System (TPS) manufacturing processes
  • Prior experience working in startups and/or small independent teams

Worth weighing

  • Position requires in-office presence
  • No specific mention of additional benefits or perks
  • Salary range provided, but individual pay may vary based on several factors
  • Role involves working in a fast-paced environment which may be challenging for some candidates

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Listed by Inversion on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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