Lead Hypersonic Warhead Systems Architect

Castelion Corporation; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

PTO 4 weeks

Holidays 10

Health benefits

Parental leave

Fitness stipend

EV charging

Catered meals

Job summary

Castelion Corporation in Rio Rancho, NM is seeking a hands-on Senior Warhead Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of advanced hypersonic systems for long-range weapons. You will own ordnance components, collaborate with systems, propulsion, avionics, and GNC teams, and ensure safety and compliance throughout the lifecycle.

Experience in energetic devices, safe & arm mechanisms, and familiarity with DoD/NASA standards is essential. A U.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in ordnance or energetics design, analysis, and test
• Familiarity with relevant DoD and NASA standards (e.g., MIL-STD-1316, MIL-STD-1901A, etc.).
• Hands-on test experience in high-consequence environments.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Active or eligible for a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, development, and qualification of ordnance systems, including: Initiators, detonators, transfer charges, explosive bolts, safe & arm devices.
• Define requirements and interface specifications across mechanical, electrical, and software boundaries.
• Lead supplier engagement, component selection, and build-to-print efforts with a focus on manufacturability, cost, and performance.
• Drive development test planning, execution, and analysis for ordnance systems (including arena testing, function testing, and environmental qualification).
• Work closely with systems, propulsion, avionics, and GNC teams to ensure ordnance components integrate safely and effectively into the full weapon system.
• Support FMEA, fault-tree analysis, and safety case development.
• Own documentation and compliance to MIL-STD-1316, MIL-STD-1910, AFSPCMAN 91-710, and other relevant standards.

Skills

Ordnance design

Energetics

Test & qualification

MIL-STD familiarity

Technical documentation

Communication

Education

B.S./M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA tools

Job description

Castelion Corporation in Rio Rancho, NM is seeking a hands-on Senior Warhead Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of advanced hypersonic systems for long-range weapons. You will own ordnance components, collaborate with systems, propulsion, avionics, and GNC teams, and ensure safety and compliance throughout the lifecycle.

Experience in energetic devices, safe & arm mechanisms, and familiarity with DoD/NASA standards is essential. A U.S.