Senior TPS Technician

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, install, bond, and finish ablative TPS materials on flight hardware
• Install, fit, trim, and repair ceramic and composite TPS tiles
• Perform surface prep including sanding, cleaning, masking, and priming
• Execute bonding processes including adhesives, curing cycles, and vacuum bagging
• Inspect TPS installations for defects, gaps, and adhesion issues
• Conduct rework and repairs on damaged TPS systems
• Interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and process specs
• Collaborate with engineering to refine installation processes
• Maintain cleanroom or controlled environment standards
• Document work performed and track hardware through build processes

Requirements

• 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
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive manual tasks
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

About the Company

Inversion builds advanced reentry systems to deliver next-generation capabilities from space. Our mission is to make Earth radically more accessible by turning Low-Earth Orbit into an on-demand logistics domain.