Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and own the end-to-end vehicle assembly sequence, integration flow, and build plans for the Arc vehicle
• Author, review, and approve detailed manufacturing work instructions, structural assembly procedures, and integration checklists
• Design, procure, and qualify vehicle integration tooling, assembly fixtures, and ground support equipment (GSE) using CAD software
• Lead the disposition of floor non-conformances (MRB), perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
• Coordinate with centralized shops to schedule and execute part deliveries, structural bonding, and subassembly integration
• Establish standard practices for precision mechanical joints, fasteners, adhesives, and critical interface alignments
• Mentor junior and mid-level integration and manufacturing engineers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent technical experience
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing, hardware integration, or vehicle-level build environments
• Experience authoring detailed assembly procedures and managing build configurations
• Experience designing tooling or fixtures in CAD (Siemens NX or equivalent)
• Proficiency in applying standard GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• Direct experience with structural bonding, composite assembly, or thermal protection system (TPS) integration
• Familiarity with Material Review Board (MRB) processes and root-cause analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Experience working in startups or small independent teams

About the Company

Inversion builds advanced reentry systems to deliver next-generation capabilities from space, turning Low-Earth Orbit into an on-demand logistics domain.