Senior TPS Technician
Inversion · Playa Vista, California, United States
Posted about 2 months ago · $46 - $61
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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
The Senior TPS Technician at Inversion will be responsible for the fabrication, installation, and refurbishment of thermal protection systems (TPS) for aerospace flight hardware. This role involves hands-on execution of TPS processes, including working with ablative materials and composite tiles, while collaborating closely with engineering teams to ensure quality and compliance with specifications.
- 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
- Typically 5+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing, composites, or TPS-related work
- Experience working with ablative materials, adhesives, or high-temperature composites
- Familiarity with precision hand tools, measuring equipment, and shop processes
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions
- Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship mindset
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance
Nice to have
- Direct experience with thermal protection systems (tiles, blankets, or ablatives)
- Experience with bonding processes, including adhesive selection and cure cycles
- Background in aerospace, defense, or high-performance automotive manufacturing
- Experience working in cleanroom or controlled environments
- Familiarity with NDI/inspection methods for bonded systems
Worth weighing
- Position requires in-office presence in Playa Vista, CA
- No specific benefits or perks mentioned
- Salary range provided, but individual pay may vary based on multiple factors
- Compliance with ITAR regulations requires U.S. citizenship or eligibility for required authorizations
Summarised from Inversion's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Inversion on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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