Launch R&D Technician

Castelion Corporation; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Castelion Corporation in Torrance, CA is seeking a Launch R&D Technician to join our manufacturing team. You will support the design, setup, execution, and documentation of tests on hypersonic missile components and systems, and you may travel across the country to support launch activities.

You will work closely with design and manufacturing engineering to ensure products meet performance, reliability, and safety standards while supporting safe test flight operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• 5+ years of hands-on mechanical experience in aerospace/automotive testing or fabrication.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, fabricate, and modify test articles (precision drilling, bonding, harnessing).
• Manage test fixtures and instrumentation configurations for development tests.
• Capable of assembling, servicing, and operating hydraulic actuation systems.
• Travel up to 50% to support test flight operations.
• Record and log test data with engineering support and maintain logs.
• Maintain instrumentation, data acquisition, and control system calibration.
• Collaborate with engineers to refine test plans and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Aerospace testing

Fabrication/assembly

Troubleshooting

Data logging

Hydraulic actuation systems

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teamcenter

NX

Job description

Why Castelion, Why Now

Castelion is moving incredibly fast to develop and deliver advanced defense systems at a time when execution matters more than ever. We believe focus, ownership, and excellence are decisive advantages - and we’re building a world-class team to turn bold ideas into real capability.

Why Castelion, Why Now

Castelion is moving incredibly fast to develop and deliver advanced defense systems at a time when execution matters more than ever. We believe focus, ownership, and excellence are decisive advantages - and we’re building a world-class team to turn bold ideas into real capability.

This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage, where you'll have significant ownership, collaborate with exceptional teammates, and make a direct, measurable impact on our mission and the future of the company - regardless of your function.

Launch R&D Technician

Castelion is seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Launch R&D Technician to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will support the design, setup, execution, and documentation of tests on hypersonic missile components and systems at our Mariner Factory and travel to support launch activities across the country. You will work closely with design and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure products meet rigorous performance, reliability, and safety standards while also executing on safe and successful test flight operations.

• Work with a team of technicians responsible for fabrication, assembly, and modification of test articles (precision drilling, bonding, harnessing)
• Understand the assembly and configuration management of test fixtures, instrumentation, and equipment for development tests (mechanical and fluid assemblies, data and control systems.)
• Capable of assembling, servicing, and operation hydraulic actuation systems.
• Travel up to 50% in support of test flight operations.
• Participate in hazardous test operations - including configuration, execution, troubleshooting and monitoring/data recording.
• Accurately capture and log test data using appropriate software and hardware tools with support from engineering.
• Maintain, calibrate, configure, monitor, test, troubleshoot, install, and repair instrumentation, process controls, data acquisition systems, and electrical systems
• Perform routine maintenance on test setups and ensure compliance with calibration standards.
• Collaborate with engineers to refine test plans and procedures.
• Maintain detailed and accurate test logs, records, and documentation for traceability and audits.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of hands on mechanical experience in one or more of the following: testing of aerospace/automotive systems, maintenance/troubleshooting complex mechanical systems, and/or fabrication/assembly of complex electromechanical systems.
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to walk throughout the facility and on uneven terrain
• Ability to climb ladders and in and out of motor vehicles
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands and arms
• Ability to work outdoors in both hot and cold climates

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Associate degree in engineering, mechanical, electrical systems, or other related field
• Computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office, Teamcenter, NX
• Experience reading/interpreting planning documents, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints, and engineering sketches
• Experience with precision measuring instruments/equipment
• Experience with rigging, cranes, and lift operations
• Able to drive long distances and tow a trailer.

Castelion offers a generous benefits package. Please refer to the bottom of our Careers page for more details.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

This position may require access to classified information or restricted U.S. Government sites, systems, or information, as determined by the Company and/or applicable U.S. Government requirements. If the position is so designated, your employment in the role may be contingent upon your ability to obtain and maintain the required U.S. Government security clearance or other government authorization, and to satisfy any citizenship or other eligibility requirements imposed by applicable law, regulation, executive order, or government contract requirements. You will be notified if and when such requirements apply.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Castelion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Castelion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in the interview process, or otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests for accommodation will be considered on an individual basis and handled in accordance with applicable law.

Castelion is committed to fostering a workplace where employment decisions are based on qualifications, business needs, and the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation.

EAR/ITAR Requirements

This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.