Lead Integration and Test Technician

Castelion Corporation•Rio Rancho, NM

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Castelion is seeking an Assembly & Integration Technician to support the assembly, integration, and testing of complex aerospace and defense hardware. In this role, you will work closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and test teams to build and integrate mechanical and electromechanical assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements. 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.

Requirements

Associates degree and five (5) years of experience as a technician, or high school and seven (7) years of experience as a technician
Demonstrated experience assembling flight hardware
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with ESD fundamentals is required
Demonstrated ability to accurately read drawings, and assembly procedures, and other related documentation
Experience interpreting assembly drawings
Experience mixing and applying epoxies and adhesives
Some travel may be required
Potential for supporting extended work weeks during some phases of assembly, integration and test, as necessary
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD clearance

Nice To Haves

Strong interpersonal skills
J-STD-001 Certification
IPC-620 Certification
IPC-A-610 Certification
Strong attention to detail while following procedures and documenting necessary data
Good written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated capability as very detail oriented

Responsibilities

Hands-on component and subassembly development, assembly, and test
Reading and understanding electrical schematics, drawings, and ICDs
Following assembly procedures; record results and discrepancies
Working in clean room to assemble hardware
Operating flight hardware qualification test equipment (e.g., Thermal, Vibration, standard lab power supplies)
Incoming inspection and data collection on components
Data verification, collection, and organization (component COC/COA/Travelers)
Ability and willingness to perform moderate physical tasks, such as lifting, carrying, bending, continuous standing
Performing other various tasks, including, but not limited to: cleaning and maintaining laboratory equipment, ordering and picking up supplies
Assisting engineers and other technicians
Performing all other duties as assigned
Serve as a mentor and technical lead for junior assembly and integration technicians, guiding their professional development and technical skills
Direct daily activities and manage workloads across production cells while maintaining a hands-on presence as a working lead technician