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Senior Propulsion R&D Technician

Inversion · Playa Vista, California, United States

Posted about 2 months ago · $47.00 - $61.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
52 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 Senior Propulsion R&D Technician at Inversion, you will be responsible for the production and testing of propulsion hardware, collaborating closely with engineers to ensure high-quality development processes. Your daily tasks will include building and testing components, performing pressure tests, conducting metallography, and optimizing additive manufacturing processes. This role requires a hands-on approach and the ability to troubleshoot various systems in a fast-paced environment.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
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

  • High school diploma or equivalent certificate
  • Typically 5+ years of experience working on aerospace or propulsion systems, or pressurized devices
  • Typically 2+ years of experience working on additively manufactured hardware development
  • Experience working in an R&D environment
  • Positive attitude, eagerness to learn and grow, and team-oriented attitude
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance

Nice to have

  • Typically 9+ years of professional experience working on additive manufacturing hardware development
  • Experience with additive manufacturing and/or metallography
  • Experience with test coupons preparation including cutting, mounting, polishing, etching
  • Experience with Optical Microscopy and/or XRF/SEM/CT analysis
  • Demonstrated experience working with engineers to improve designs or processes

Worth weighing

  • Position requires in-office presence in Playa Vista, CA
  • Must be open to work either designated shift, overtime, and weekends
  • Physical requirements include lifting up to 25 lbs unassisted and standing for extended periods
  • No specific salary range mentioned beyond hourly rate of $47.00 - $61.00, which may vary based on individual factors

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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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