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Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Arc Vehicle)

Inversion · Playa Vista, California, United States

Posted about 2 months ago

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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
No
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 Manufacturing Engineer at Inversion, you will be responsible for the manufacturing engineering processes and assembly sequencing of the Arc hypersonic reentry vehicle. Your role involves developing assembly standards, solving complex assembly challenges, mentoring junior engineers, and coordinating with production teams to ensure timely and safe vehicle assembly. You will also be involved in authoring manufacturing instructions and designing integration tooling using CAD software.

Our read on this posting2.2out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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 5+ 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 remote work mentioned
  • Salary range provided, but individual pay may vary based on multiple factors
  • Role involves high complexity and responsibility, which may lead to a fast-paced work environment

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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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