Propulsion Engineer: Rocket Motor Design & Prototyping

Castelion; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Castelion Corporation in California seeks a Propulsion Engineer to lead solid rocket motor design and propulsion components. You will drive scalable, cost-effective designs with rapid prototyping to meet aggressive schedules and production goals.

The role includes hardware assembly, testing, and design validation with cross-functional collaboration across supply chain. DoD clearance or higher is preferred; travel up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in propulsion hardware development.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• DoD clearance preferred or higher. Travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead solid rocket motor design and propulsion components.
• Oversee hardware assembly, testing and design validation.
• Ensure CAD models meet ASME Y14.5-2009 standards and support production goals.

Skills

Propulsion design

Rapid prototyping

CAD modeling

ASME Y14.5 compliance

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Castelion is seeking a Propulsion Engineer in California to lead solid rocket motor design and propulsion components. The role emphasizes scalable, cost-effective designs, rapid prototyping, and alignment with aggressive schedules and production goals.

The candidate will participate in hardware assembly, testing, and design validation, collaborate with supply chain, and ensure CAD models meet ASME Y14.5-2009 standards. A DoD clearance or higher is preferred; travel up to 30% may be required.