
Electrical Test and Assembly Technician II
Inversion Space · Playa Vista, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Inversion Space (aerospace & defense) in Playa Vista, CA. You will report directly to the Manager of Arc Vehicle Avionics .
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- Robotics, Automation
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How this role compares
Against 88 other live reliability postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Typical $72k–$110k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Welding 35%
- Team leadership 34%
- Tooling 33%
- PLC 33%
- ✓ Automation 20%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Python, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Inversion Space
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- 2
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
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This plant: Inversion Space in Playa Vista
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Required Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or GED.
- ✓Typically 2+ years of hands-on experience in avionics integration, electrical assembly, harnessing, electronics testing, or a related aerospace, defense, automotive, robotics, or high-reliability hardware environment.
- ✓Demonstrated ability to read and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, connector pinout tables, mechanical drawings, work instructions, and test procedures.
- ✓Hands-on experience with wire preparation, crimping, connector pinning, soldering, cable assembly, and basic harness fabrication or repair.
- ✓Experience using electrical test equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, continuity testers, or breakout boxes.
- ✓Experience performing basic electrical troubleshooting and methodically isolating faults in hardware, harnesses, sensors, or power systems.
- ✓Familiarity with ESD controls, foreign-object-debris prevention, workmanship standards, and controlled build environments.
- ✓Strong attention to detail, craftsmanship, documentation discipline, and safe work habits.
- ✓Ability to work independently from released procedures while escalating discrepancies, safety concerns, and unclear instructions promptly.
- ✓Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted and work in confined or challenging vehicle-integration positions, including standing, kneeling, bending, crawling, and overhead work.
- ✓Ability to work non-standard shifts, overtime, and weekends as required to support vehicle builds, test campaigns, and flight operations.
- ✓Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- ✓Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/ Top Secret security clearance .
Qualifications
- ✓Experience integrating avionics for spacecraft, launch vehicles, aircraft, UAVs, tactical systems, or other high-reliability hardware.
- ✓IPC-A-620, IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, or equivalent wiring, cable-assembly, or soldering certification.
- ✓Familiarity with aerospace-grade connectors, back shells , shield terminations, coaxial cables, D-sub connectors, circular connectors, and RF cable routing.
- ✓Experience supporting avionics hardware-in-the-loop testing, vehicle-level electrical checkout, environmental test campaigns, or flight test operations.
- ✓Familiarity with communication interfaces and protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, RS-422/485, UART, SPI, or I2C.
- ✓Experience with RF systems, telemetry hardware, antennas, and coaxial cable test or integration.
- ✓Experience with data acquisition systems, instrumentation installation, sensor calibration, or test-cable fabrication.
- ✓Familiarity with configuration management, non-conformance documentation, work orders, inventory systems, or aerospace quality systems.
- ✓Experience using Python or other scripting tools for test automation, data review, or hardware control.
- ✓Prior experience working in a fast-paced startup, prototype, R&D, or high-mix/low-volume production environment.
Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in office presence.
The California hourly rate for this role is $32 - $47. 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.
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Advanced Reentry Technologies
Who We Are
Inversion is an aerospace and defense company pioneering advanced reentry technology to enable next-generation capabilities from space. By combining high-performance materials, precision aerodynamics, and mission-driven autonomy, Inversion is transforming reentry into an operational capability for an entirely new class of missions.
The company’s highly maneuverable reentry spacecraft, Arc, is designed for rapid global cargo delivery, hypersonic testing, and other national security missions that require precise, controlled flight through the atmosphere. Arc creates an entirely new transportation domain, unlocking unprecedented speed and global reach.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Inversion designs, manufactures, and integrates its spacecraft under one roof, enabling the company to move rapidly from concept to flight. The company is backed by leading investors including Y Combinator, Spark Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, with customers across the U.S. government and commercial space industry.
Position Overview
As an Electrical Test and Assembly Technician II at Inversion, you will report directly to the Manager of Arc Vehicle Avionics . You will install, integrate, test, and troubleshoot flight avionics hardware on the Arc hypersonic reentry vehicle, including flight computers, power systems, navigation sensors, radios, remote I/O, instrumentation, and electrical harnessing. You will execute detailed build and test procedures, support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and vehicle integration campaigns, and work directly with avionics engineers, manufacturing, and vehicle integration teams to deliver reliable, flight-ready electrical systems. This is a hands-on role requiring strong electrical craftsmanship, disciplined execution, and a methodical approach to troubleshooting.
ITAR Compliance
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .
