Castelion · 1 day ago
Mechanical Engineer
Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production, focusing on short design cycles and rapid testing. They are seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to design, fabricate, and integrate critical flight structures for hypersonic vehicles, contributing to the rapid development of next-generation weapon systems.
Responsibilities
Design and Develop Flight Hardware - Support the design, analysis, and build of mission-critical systems including composite tanks, separation mechanisms, and actuators. You’ll contribute to CAD models, run basic analysis, and work with technicians and leads to integrate and test hardware
Rapid Iteration and Prototyping - Contribute to four-week subsystem prototype cycles. Participate in design reviews, integrate test feedback, and help drive continuous improvement based on real-world data
Get Hands-On and Learn Fast - Work closely with leads and technicians during builds. Learn how to write travelers, build notes, and quality documentation. Gain exposure to the full product lifecycle in a highly accelerated environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2+ years of professional ME experience, preferably in aerospace, automotive, or hardware-focused industries
CAD design of mechanical components (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, or similar); understanding of statics, dynamics, and thermal principles
Eager to take on responsibility, contribute in a hands-on environment, and learn from experience
Thoughtful about part numbers, materials, tolerances, and documentation—even when moving quickly
Bias to Action and Creative Problem Solving
High Commitment, High Initiative
Clear Communicator
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Benefits
Long-term stock incentives
Comprehensive medial, vision, and dental insurance
Three weeks of paid time off per year
Company
Castelion
Castelion is a defense tech company that applies modern hardware development and manufacturing processes to national security challenges.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$469.61MKey Investors
Lightspeed Venture PartnersSilicon Valley BankAndreessen Horowitz
2025-12-05Series B· $350M
2025-01-29Series A· $70M
2025-01-29Debt Financing· $30M
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