Aerospace Mechanism Test Engineer - On-Site Impact

Castelion Corporation; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Castelion is seeking a Mechanism Test Specialist to support the assembly, integration, execution, and troubleshooting of tests for flight-ready mechanisms used in hypersonic missiles. This hands-on role collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, and operations to drive rapid hardware development and validation.

You will build test setups, integrate instrumentation, execute procedures, and ensure data quality and traceability across benchtop to vehicle-level tests.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field.
• 3+ years of experience assembling, integrating, testing, or troubleshooting mechanical hardware.
• Experience with test instrumentation and lab equipment (DAQs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, sensors).
• Ability to read engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Hands-on mechanical assembly with precision tools.
• Strong problem-solving and documentation skills.
• Willingness to work across engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate, and maintain mechanical test setups for flight mechanisms used in Castelion's hypersonic strike missiles.
• Execute development, qualification, and acceptance tests per procedures.
• Build, modify, and troubleshoot test fixtures, mechanical assemblies, and test stands with actuators, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Install, configure, and operate test instrumentation, including load cells, pressure transducers, LVDTs, encoders, and data acquisition systems.
• Support functional, environmental, and performance testing of mechanical and electromechanical hardware.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and document hardware anomalies, test failures, and equipment malfunctions.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve test setups, procedures, and equipment reliability to increase test cadence.
• Maintain accurate test records, hardware configurations, and documentation to ensure data quality and traceability.
• Perform routine inspection, calibration support, and maintenance of test equipment and instrumentation.
• Support integration activities, flight tests, and rocket motor static fires as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Ownership

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Tech

Tools

DAQs

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Sensors

Job description

Castelion is seeking a Mechanism Test Specialist to support the assembly, integration, execution, and troubleshooting of tests for flight-ready mechanisms used in hypersonic missiles. This hands-on role collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, and operations to drive rapid hardware development and validation.

You will build test setups, integrate instrumentation, execute procedures, and ensure data quality and traceability across benchtop to vehicle-level tests.