Castelion
Lead Integration & Test Engineer
Torrance, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 7, 2026
- Location
- Torrance, CA
19951 Mariner Ave, Torance, CA 90503 - Experience
- 8+ years in integration and test for complex aerospace or defense systems; 4+ years specifically with warheads, munitions, or energetic systems integration.
- Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Employment is contingent on the candidate’s ability to access applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing. If the position requires classified access, employment may also depend on obtaining and maintaining the required U.S. Government security clearance or authorization and satisfying applicable citizenship or other eligibility requirements.
About the job
Leads end-to-end integration and testing of warheads within hypersonic missile vehicles, from subassemblies through full-vehicle qualification and flight tests.
What you'll do
- Lead warhead-to-vehicle integration and develop and execute vehicle-level integration and test plans.
- Design and commission integration tooling and test equipment; oversee environmental and functional testing.
- Support flight test campaigns, investigate anomalies, ensure safety and standards compliance, and mentor engineering teams.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years in integration and test for complex aerospace or defense systems.
- 4+ years specifically working with warheads, munitions, or energetic systems integration.
- Experience with ordnance handling and safe-and-arm devices, test automation, environmental testing, and requirements/configuration control.
Nice to have
- Direct experience on DoD missile or hypersonic warhead programs.
- Prior flight test support at ranges; experience with classified programs and TS/SCI-level work.
Tools
LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, FRACAS, MIL-STD-810, DoD 6055.09, 3D CAD
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