Hypersonics Structural Analysis Engineer

Castelion Corporation; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Security clearance support

Job summary

Castelion Corporation in the United States is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer to design and validate hypersonic defense systems. You will work in a fast-moving startup environment with high ownership and direct impact on hardware and flight readiness.

The role emphasizes structural analysis, FEA, and collaboration with design and test teams to influence geometry, materials, and load paths during early design stages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• 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 to partner teams efficiently and effectively.

Skills

Structural analysis

FEA

Aerospace materials

Python scripting

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

Bachelor's in AE/ME

Master's in AE/ME

Tools

Abaqus

NASTRAN

Job description

Castelion Corporation in the United States is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer to design and validate hypersonic defense systems. You will work in a fast-moving startup environment with high ownership and direct impact on hardware and flight readiness.

The role emphasizes structural analysis, FEA, and collaboration with design and test teams to influence geometry, materials, and load paths during early design stages.