# Senior Tooling Engineer at Inversion Space

- Company: Inversion Space
- What the company does: Making Space a Transportation Layer for Earth. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://www.inversionspace.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Playa Vista, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $137K to $193K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-13
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/inversionspace/jobs/4723757005
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/inversion-space-senior-tooling-engineer/

## About the role

At Inversion, development speed and scalable systems depend on robust, practical tooling that makes assembly and integration repeatable. As a Tooling Engineer II focused on TPS, you will design the tooling that is critical to successfully manufacturing, forming, machining and integrating thermal protection materials. You will work closely with materials engineers, technicians, and manufacturing teams to create tooling that is simple, durable, and effective across demanding thermal processes. In this role, you will:

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of applicable experience designing and fabricating tooling, fixtures, or support equipment
- Experience using Siemens NX or similar CAD software
- Strong GD&T, drawing creation, and tolerance fundamentals
- Familiarity with machining, welding, fabrication, and common shop processes
- Hands-on experience supporting manufacturing, assembly, or prototype hardware builds

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