Solid Rocket Motor Manufacturing Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee equity

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401k

Parental leave

Meals provided

Fitness stipend

EV charging

Job summary

Castelion seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to support solid rocket motor systems development for long-range hypersonic vehicles. This full-time, on-site role is based in Midland, TX, working with engineering teams to execute motor builds, refine processes, and ensure manufacturing quality and safety.

The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering or physics, 3+ years in aerospace/energetics, and CAD experience (SolidWorks/NX).

Qualifications

• Bachelors 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

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

Skills

Leadership

Remote work capability

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors or advanced degree in engineering or physics

Tools

SolidWorks / NX CAD

Job description

Castelion seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to support solid rocket motor systems development for long-range hypersonic vehicles. This full-time, on-site role is based in Midland, TX, working with engineering teams to execute motor builds, refine processes, and ensure manufacturing quality and safety.

The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering or physics, 3+ years in aerospace/energetics, and CAD experience (SolidWorks/NX).