Sewing Technician I at Inversion Space

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, SpaceIndustries

Requirements

  • Industrial sewing machine operation experience, including operating a power driven sewing machine, threading needles, changing needles, routine maintenance, and safe operation in a production environment
  • Familiarity with a variety of stitching, including light-duty, heavy-duty, and hand-work
  • Ability to measure and mark fabrics and materials
  • Pass a sample sewing test
  • Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment
  • On-site presence at Inversion HQ in Playa Vista, CA
  • U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State (ITAR compliance)

Responsibilities

  • Fabricate and assemble basic parachute system components, including harnesses, canopies, support tape, webbing, and similar soft-goods efficiently, safely, and in accordance with high quality standards
  • Prepare raw material and fabric for production using patterns, templates and drawings, including pinning, marking, measuring, trimming, and other required preparation of raw materials
  • Perform all daily routine maintenance and adjustments on sewing machines

Skills

Industrial Sewing Machine Operation
Sewing Machine Maintenance
Heavy-Duty Stitching
Hand Stitching
Fabric Measurement
Fabric Marking
Fabric Trimming
Pinning Fabrics
Parachute Harness Assembly
Webbing Sewing

Inversion Space

Develops low-cost re-entry vehicles for cargo

About Inversion Space

Inversion Space develops re-entry vehicles that are designed to return cargo and resources from space at a low cost and with high frequency. Their vehicles enable the safe return of various types of cargo from low-earth orbit and beyond, making the process of returning from space as routine as launching into it. This company serves clients in the space exploration and commercial space sectors, generating revenue through service contracts and partnerships with space agencies and private companies. Inversion Space differentiates itself by focusing on the efficiency and reliability of its re-entry solutions, which are essential for the sustainability and growth of space operations.

Torrance, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$121.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
AerospaceIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Competition from SpaceX and Blue Origin may limit market share.
Potential regulatory hurdles could delay operations and increase costs.
Reliance on SpaceX's Transporter-12 mission poses risk if launch issues occur.

Differentiation

Inversion Space focuses on affordable, high cadence re-entry vehicles for cargo return.
The company aims to make space return as common as space launch.
Inversion Space develops in-house technology for re-entry vehicles, enhancing cost efficiency.

Upsides

Inversion raised $44 million to advance re-entry vehicle development.
Awarded $71M by SpaceWERX for next-gen autonomous re-entry vehicles.
Growing demand for re-entry solutions aligns with Inversion's focus on affordable vehicles.

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