Manufacturing Engineer, Solid Rocket Motors

Castelion; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Castelion in Midland, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support solid rocket motor production for advanced defense systems. This full-time, exempt role collaborates with engineering to translate concepts into manufacturable hardware, oversee site maintenance, and define manufacturing, assembly and integration processes.

Responsibilities include test planning, handling energetic precursors, quality measurements, documentation, and driving efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in aerospace, manufacturing, materials, mechanical engineering or physics.
• 3+ years of experience in aerospace or energetics with operational focus.
• Experience building complex highly energetic aerospace components.
• CAD design experience with SolidWorks, NX or similar;
• Proficient manufacturing metrology and QA tools and processes.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Operation / test planning and coordination for fast paced testing operations.
• Work with energetic precursor chemicals used in solid rocket motor manufacturing.
• Batch and mix precursor chemicals and record QC measurements.
• Collaborate with engineering to translate concepts into production.
• Aid in scheduling and maintaining workflow for optimal operations.
• Interpret drawings and regulated documentation; execute assembly instructions.
• Verify flight hardware and document outcomes; develop production processes.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Energetics experience

CAD design (SolidWorks/NX)

Metrology & QA tools

Leadership

Remote work ability

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in aerospace, manufacturing, materials, mechanical, or physics

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

SVN

Confluence

JIRA

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.

Manufacturing Engineer - Solid Rocket Motors

Castelion is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the development of the solid rocket motor systems required for the design and build of long-range hypersonic strike vehicles. This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Midland, TX facility. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will work closely with our engineering teams to execute highly technical solid rocket motor builds for our research vehicles, assist in advancing designs, overseeing site maintenance and upgrades, and play a critical role in defining and maturing manufacturing, assembly and integration processes.

Responsibilities

• Operation / test planning and coordination for fast paced, high consequence testing operations
• Work with highly volatile energetic precursor chemicals used in solid rocket motor manufacturing
• Carefully batch and mix precursor chemicals
• Create and record testing and quality control measurements to ensure production quality
• Collaborate closely with engineering to transform concepts into reality
• Aid management in scheduling, planning and maintaining workflow for optimal operational capability
• Examine, interpret, and use drawings and regulated documentation and procedures
• Understand and execute complex engineering diagrams and assembly instructions
• Verify flight hardware and thoroughly document outcomes
• Aid in developing manufacturing processes for initial production runs
• Contribute to projects aimed at increasing operational efficiency at the site

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering, materials engineering, mechanical engineering or physics.
• 3+ years of experience in the aerospace or energetics field with an emphasis on supporting technical operations
• Experience building complex highly energetic aerospace components
• Experience with CAD design of mechanical components (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, or similar); understanding of statics, dynamics, and thermal principles
• Proficient with manufacturing metrology and quality assurance tools and processes
• Demonstrated direct or indirect leadership
• Ability to work in a remote environment with limited support

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience in a research and development environment
• Previous involvement in a high-speed production environment, handling flight hardware
• Prior involvement in a high-output environment, involving hands-on experience in constructing solid rocket motors or similar energetics
• Ability to acclimate to frequently changing assignments and a fast-paced working environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, along with effective teamwork abilities
• Superb focus and attention to detail, with remarkable work efficiency and accuracy
• Use of hand tools, power tools and fabrication tools
• Expertise in manufacturing and repairing intricate testing systems
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as SVN, Confluence, and JIRA
• Skills in project management

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.