Senior Guidance Systems Engineer

STEM Boomerang•Rio Rancho, NM

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Guidance Engineer to develop guidance solutions for Castelion's long-range hypersonic strike vehicles. This role is critical in shaping the flight performance of our hypersonic systems from concept through flight tests and operational deployment. You will work hands-on with multidisciplinary engineering teams to design, analyze, characterize, and validate guidance algorithms in a rapid hardware-driven environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related field
3+ years of experience in guidance system design, analysis, and validation for high-speed vehicles (missiles, rockets, hypersonic glide vehicles, or maneuvering re-entry systems)
Demonstrated ability to field guidance systems for DoD or similar programs
Strong background in trajectory/flight simulation (3DOF and 6DOF) and real-time trajectory generation/optimization methods
Experience with onboard trajectory generation approaches
Familiarity with the application of AI/deep learning to trajectory optimization
Proficiency in flight/trajectory analysis tools such as TAOS, POST, or equivalent
Strong problem-solving mindset, thriving in a fast-paced, hardware-rich, high flight cadence environment

Responsibilities

Design, analyze, characterize, and validate guidance algorithms for long-range hypersonic strike vehicles.
Shape the flight performance of hypersonic systems from concept through flight tests and operational deployment.
Work hands-on with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

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
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
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
Paid Parental Leave: 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. 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
Performance & Fitness: $100 monthly fitness stipend
EV Charging: Onsite electric vehicle charging available for employees