Hypersonic Materials Engineer: Flight Vehicle Support

Castelion; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful equity

Paid time off: 4 weeks

Medical coverage for employee (100%)

Dental & Vision coverage (employee 90%

FSA/HSA options

Retirement: 401k plan

Paid parental leave

Meals & catering provided

Snacks & beverages

Fitness stipend $100/mo

Onsite EV charging

Job summary

Castelion in Torrance, CA is seeking a Junior Materials & Processes (M&P) Engineer to support the development, qualification, and production of advanced materials for hypersonic flight applications. This role will focus on adhesive bond development, mechanical testing, materials characterization, and engineering documentation in support of solid rocket motors and other flight hardware.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior engineers to execute laboratory testing, analyze

Qualifications

• > Bachelor's degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
• > 0–3 years of engineering experience (internships or undergraduate research considered).
• > Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• > Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• > Ability to work effectively in both laboratory and cross-functional engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and test adhesive bond specimens in accordance with internal procedures and applicable ASTM standards.
• Perform materials characterization and mechanical testing in support of flight hardware and TPS development programs.
• Analyze experimental data and prepare technical reports summarizing results and recommendations.
• Generate and maintain engineering documentation including material specifications, process specifications, test plans, qualification reports, and test procedures.
• Support material failure investigations and root cause analyses.
• Work closely with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to support material selection, qualification, and production activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Laboratory teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science & Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Castelion in Torrance, CA is seeking a Junior Materials & Processes (M&P) Engineer to support the development, qualification, and production of advanced materials for hypersonic flight applications. This role will focus on adhesive bond development, mechanical testing, materials characterization, and engineering documentation in support of solid rocket motors and other flight hardware.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior engineers to execute laboratory testing, analyze