Supervisor – R&D (Nightshift)

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

Job summary

Castelion is seeking a nightshift R&D supervisor to lead a team of up to 30 technicians across multiple disciplines in support of the Blackbeard program, ensuring on-time delivery of 2026 flight deliverables.

You will hire and develop talent, supervise daily shop floor activity, manage training per skills matrix, and drive continuous process improvement in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years in a supervisory or lead technician role.
• Intimate knowledge of MES software.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the majority of nightshift technicians across multiple disciplines at Castelion.
• Hire and develop a team of technicians in support of Castelion LRIP production goals.
• Supervise shop floor activity, including daily schedules and work flow.
• Lead and manage a staff of up to 30 technicians, including performance management.
• Ensure all required skillsets are adequately sourced on the R&D team.
• Maintain tooling and consumable inventory
• Identify and develop training as required from the skills matrix
• Track and execute on deliverables out of the R&D shop.
• Continuous process improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in an associated field

Tools

MES software

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.

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.

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.

Outcomes

• Build a strong, lean, and agile nightshift R&D team in support of the Blackbeard program.
• On time delivery of all flight deliverables for 2026
• Staff up for 5/week blackbeard rate by Q1 2027.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Manage the majority of nightshift technicians across multiple disciplines at Castelion.
• Hire and develop a team of technicians in support of Castelion LRIP production goals.
• Supervise shop floor activity, including daily schedules and work flow.
• Lead and manage a staff of up to 30 technicians, including performance management.
• Ensure all required skillsets are adequately sourced on the R&D team.
• Maintain tooling and consumable inventory
• Identify and develop training as required from the skills matrix
• Track and execute on deliverables out of the R&D shop.
• Continuous process improvement.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• 5+ years in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Bachelors degree in an associated field.
• 3+ years in a supervisory or lead technician role.
• Intimate knowledge of MES software.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

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.