Hypersonics Structural Analysis Engineer

Castelion Corporation; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Castelion is seeking a Structural Analyst to help design and validate next‑generation hypersonic defense systems. You will work in a fast‑moving startup environment where analysis informs design decisions, builds, and flight readiness.

You will own analyses, collaborate with design and test teams, and see your work rapidly translate into flying hardware. This role offers high ownership in a dynamic setting.

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 to partner teams efficiently.

Skills

Structural analysis

FEA tools

Python

MATLAB

Education

B.S. Aerospace/Mechanical Eng

Tools

Abaqus

NASTRAN

Job description

Castelion is seeking a Structural Analyst to help design and validate next‑generation hypersonic defense systems. You will work in a fast‑moving startup environment where analysis informs design decisions, builds, and flight readiness.

You will own analyses, collaborate with design and test teams, and see your work rapidly translate into flying hardware. This role offers high ownership in a dynamic setting.