R&D Technician- Structural Welding

Castelion Corporation; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Castelion is seeking a detail-oriented R&D Technician focused on structural welding to join the manufacturing team at our Mariner Factory. You will support design, setup, execution, and documentation of GSE/test article fabrication, contribute to flight assembly builds, and occasionally travel for launch activities across the country.

You will collaborate with design and manufacturing engineering to ensure performance, reliability, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of structural welding experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on mechanical experience in aerospace/automotive systems or related fabrication.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in hot and cold climates.
• Ability to read and interpret planning documents, schematics, wiring diagrams, and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and modify Flight, GSE and Test articles (structural welding, precision drilling, bonding, harnessing).
• Weld and assemble GSE, flight articles, and test fixtures.
• Assemble, service, and operate hydraulic actuation systems.
• Interpret drawings and engineering specifications for structural weldments and aerospace assemblies.
• Collaborate with engineers to refine designs and procedures.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Skills

Structural welding

Fabrication/assembly

Reading drawings/specs

Rigging/Crane operations

Precision measurement

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Associate degree in engineering/mechanical/electrical or related field

LA City Welding Certification

Job description

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.

Castelion is seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated R&D Technician focused on structural welding to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will support the design, setup, execution, and documentation of GSE/Test article fabrication at our Mariner Factory, support the build and integration of flight assemblies, and occasionally 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 standard.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of technicians responsible for fabrication, assembly, and modification of Flight, GSE and Test articles (Structural Welding, precision drilling, bonding, harnessing)
• Execute on the welding and assembly of GSE, flight articles, and fest fixtures.
• Capable of assembling, servicing, and operation hydraulic actuation systems.
• Interpret drawings and engineering specifications for the purpose of fabricating structural steel weldments and aerospace flight assemblies.
• Collaborate with engineers to refine designs and procedures.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years experience in structural welding.
• 3+ 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
• LA City Welding Certification
• 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

Leadership Qualities

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.

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.