Senior Logistics Specialist

Next Matter; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Castelion seeks a Senior Logistics Specialist to lead and execute logistics, materials and hazardous materials operations across multiple field locations in New Mexico, coordinating with sites in Torrance, CA and Midland, TX.

The role requires hands-on field work, strong knowledge of explosives, DOT, OSHA, ATF compliance, and the ability to build practical processes and training programs from the ground up.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, materials operations, transportation, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with explosives and hazardous materials.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable DOT, OSHA, and ATF requirements.
• Experience developing and implementing logistics processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on oversight of shipment, transportation, delivery, receipt, handling, and storage of hazardous materials and explosives.
• Coordinate the movement of materials between operational sites, including Midland, TX and New Mexico.
• Coordinate and oversee material deliveries at New Mexico site, ensuring materials arrive safely, on schedule, and in accordance with the site requirements.
• Be physically present at field locations as needed to support logistics activities and troubleshoot operational challenges.
• Assist with loading, unloading, staging, storage, and movement activities as appropriate and within safety requirements.

Skills

Logistics management

Hazardous materials handling

DOT/OSHA/ATF compliance

Explosives knowledge

Process development

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 and technical excellence are decisive advantages - and we are building a team that can deliver real capability, not just concepts.

This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage, where your work will directly shape critical systems, influence major technical decisions, and have immediate, real-world impact.

Senior Logistics Specialist

We are seeking a Senior Logistics Specialist to provide hands-on leadership and execution of logistics, materials and hazardous materials operations across multiple field locations. This position will play a critical role in establishing and supporting logistics operations in New Mexico, while coordinating materials and transportation activities with existing operations, including Torrance, CA and Midland, TX.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working in the field, coordinating directly with site personnel, carriers, vendors, and operations teams, and stepping in to solve logistics challenges as they arise. This is a hands-on role requiring strong knowledge of explosives, hazardous materials transportation and storage, DOT, OSHA, and ATF requirements, as well as the ability to build practical processes and training programs from the ground up.

Responsibilities

Logistics & Materials Coordination

• Provide hands‑on oversight of shipment, transportation, delivery, receipt, handling, and storage of hazardous materials and explosives.
• Coordinate the movement of materials between operational sites, including Midland, TX and New Mexico.
• Coordinate and oversee material deliveries at New Mexico site, ensuring materials arrive safely, on schedule, and in accordance with the site requirements.
• Be physically present at field locations as needed to support logistics activities and troubleshoot operational challenges.
• Assist with loading, unloading, staging, storage, and movement activities as appropriate and within applicable safety requirements.

Hazardous Materials & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure the transportation and storage of hazardous materials and explosives are conducted in compliance with applicable DOT, OSHA, ATF, and company requirements.
• Oversee hazardous materials shipments and verify appropriate documentation, packaging, labeling, shipping and transportation requirements.
• Support compliance inspections, audits, and site reviews related to hazardous materials, transportation and storage.
• Maintain a strong focus on safe material handling and transportation practices.

New Mexico Logistics Operations

• Assist in standing up logistics operations for New Mexico, including developing practical processes, procedures, and workflows.
• Work directly at the site to help establish logistics infrastructure, material flow, storage practices, inventory controls, and transportation processes.
• Assist in establishing logistics processes that can grow with the operation.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, materials operations, transportation, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with explosives and hazardous materials.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable DOT, OSHA, and ATF requirements.
• Experience developing and implementing logistics processes and procedures.

Preferred Skills and Experiences

• Experience in explosives, oil & gas, energy, mining, defense, manufacturing, or another highly regulated field.
• Experience conducting or supporting DOT, OSHA, or ATF inspections and audits.
• Secret clearance preferred.

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.

Benefits And Perks

All full‑time employees are granted meaningful long‑term equity, sharing in the company's significant growth trajectory. We offer four (4) weeks of paid time off, ten (10) company‑paid holidays, and comprehensive health benefits - including 100% employee‑covered medical and strong dependent coverage, along with dental and vision plans. We also provide paid parental leave to support growing families, a $100 monthly fitness stipend to promote health and performance, and onsite EV charging for convenience. In addition, employees enjoy perks like catered meals, company‑covered food during high‑demand periods, and a fully stocked kitchen to stay fueled throughout the day.

While this position does not currently require a U.S government‑issued security clearance, it may in the near future. Therefore, the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S government‑issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis of competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.