Manufacturing Engineer, Solid Rocket Motors

Castelion Corporation•Midland, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Castelion is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the development of the solid rocket motor systems required for the design and build of long-range hypersonic strike vehicles. This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Midland, TX facility. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will work closely with our engineering teams to execute highly technical solid rocket motor builds for our research vehicles, assist in advancing designs, overseeing site maintenance and upgrades, and play a critical role in defining and maturing manufacturing, assembly and integration processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's 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

Nice To Haves

Experience in a research and development environment
Previous involvement in a high-speed production environment, handling flight hardware
Prior involvement in a high-output environment, involving hands-on experience in constructing solid rocket motors or similar energetics
Ability to acclimate to frequently changing assignments and a fast-paced working environment
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, along with effective teamwork abilities
Superb focus and attention to detail, with remarkable work efficiency and accuracy
Use of hand tools, power tools and fabrication tools
Expertise in manufacturing and repairing intricate testing systems
Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as SVN, Confluence, and JIRA
Skills in project management

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

Benefits

Employee Equity: Meaningful equity for all full-time employees - share value has increased 150x in three years
Personal Time Off: Four (4) weeks of paid time off to unplug, reset, and come back sharp—velocity matters, burnout doesn't
Company Paid Holidays: Ten (10) company paid holidays
Medical: We offer plans at 100% employee covered and 80% of dependent coverage
Dental & Vision: We cover 90% employees and 80% for dependents to ensure you and your family have access to quality preventive and ongoing care
FSA/HSA: To support long-term health and financial resilience, we offer FSA and HSA options that allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible medical and dependent care expenses
Retirement: 401k plan offered to support long term financial growth along side high-impact, high-velocity work
Paid Parental Leave: We support growing families with meaningful time to bond and recover. Birthing parents are eligible for up to 10 weeks of paid leave, while non-birthing parents may take up to 4 weeks of paid leave. This time can be used for pre-natal care, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical needs—ensuring every parent has the support they need during this important life moment.8-weeks of paid parental leave for all parents. Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees
Meals & Catering: Frequently catered lunches and team meals, plus company-covered meals when extra time or effort is required
Snacks & Beverages: Fully stocked kitchen with unlimited snacks and drinks to keep you fueled throughout the day
$100 monthly fitness stipend to support peak performance and health, both inside and outside of work
EV Charging: Onsite electric vehicle charging available for employees