Hypersonic Structural Analyst — Early-Stage Impact

Castelion Corporation; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Castelion is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer in Torrance, CA to design and validate next-generation defense systems. You will perform structural analyses, guide design choices, and drive rapid iterations in a fast-paced startup environment with direct impact on hardware.

The role requires a Bachelor's in aerospace or mechanical engineering and experience with FEA tools like Abaqus/NASTRAN; a Master's is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong understanding of structural analysis, structural dynamics, and aerospace materials.
• Experience with FEA tools such as Abaqus, NASTRAN, or similar solvers.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous, rapidly evolving technical environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis of aerospace components and assemblies under static, dynamic, thermal, and fatigue loading.
• Use hand calculations and finite element models to support rapid design iteration.
• Work closely with design engineers to influence geometry, materials, and load paths early in the design process.
• Correlate analysis with test data and support structural testing and qualification efforts.
• Exemplify technical excellence and be accountable for your work
• Communicate technical content in an efficient and effective manner to partner teams

Skills

Structural analysis

Structural dynamics

Aerospace materials

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Abaqus

NASTRAN

Job description

Castelion is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer in Torrance, CA to design and validate next-generation defense systems. You will perform structural analyses, guide design choices, and drive rapid iterations in a fast-paced startup environment with direct impact on hardware.

The role requires a Bachelor's in aerospace or mechanical engineering and experience with FEA tools like Abaqus/NASTRAN; a Master's is preferred.