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Inversion · 9 hours ago

Manager of Integration and Test

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$140K/yr - $180K/yr

7+ years exp

Inversion is focused on building technology to achieve faster access to the world through aerospace systems. They are seeking an experienced Manager of Integration and Test to lead a team responsible for the assembly, integration, and testing of complex aerospace systems.

AerospaceSpace TravelTransportation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day management of technicians involved in assembly, integration, and test operations

Oversee the building and assembly of flight vehicles, propulsion systems, and avionics systems to strict technical and quality standards

Manage propulsion system testing and avionics testing campaigns, ensuring accurate test setups, execution, and data capture

Develop and maintain integration and test workflows to ensure efficient, repeatable processes across vehicle programs

Own the schedule and resource planning for integration and test operations to align with program milestones and engineering deliverables

Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to resolve technical issues during build and test phases

Ensure the safe execution of hazardous operations, including high-pressure and high-temperature propulsion testing

Foster a strong culture of discipline, safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the technician team

Drive facility readiness, tooling needs, and process documentation to support growing integration and test activities

Qualification

Vehicle integrationPropulsion testingAvionics testingAerospace engineeringWorkflow developmentLeadership experienceProcess improvementSafety cultureTeam management

Required

7+ years of hands-on experience in vehicle integration, propulsion testing, avionics testing, or related test operations

3+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams or test operations crews

Strong background in aerospace vehicle build-up, integration procedures, and test campaign execution

Familiarity with propulsion systems, avionics architectures, fluid systems, and ground support equipment (GSE)

Expertise in developing workflows, test documentation, and build/test readiness processes

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience preferred

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