Castelion
Lead Integration & Test Engineer
Torrance, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
- Location
- Torrance, CA
19951 Mariner Ave, Torance, CA 90503 - Experience
- 5+ years in integration and test for complex aerospace or defense systems; 3+ years on flight hardware.
- Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- The position requires access to export-controlled information; employment is contingent on the candidate's ability to access applicable information without additional export licensing. If designated, the role may also require obtaining and maintaining a U.S. Government security clearance or other authorization and meeting applicable citizenship or eligibility requirements.
About the job
Leads end-to-end integration and testing of hypersonic missile vehicles, from subassemblies through full-vehicle qualification and flight-test campaigns.
What you'll do
- Lead vehicle integration, interface verification, safe separation testing, and vehicle-level test plans.
- Design and commission integration tooling and automated test equipment; support flight-test preparation, execution, and data analysis.
- Investigate test anomalies, improve integration processes, and mentor engineers leading cross-functional campaigns.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years in integration and test for complex aerospace or defense systems; 3+ years on flight hardware.
- Demonstrated leadership of vehicle-level integration and test campaigns.
- Experience with ordnance handling, safe-and-arm devices, energetic materials integration, environmental testing, and ordnance functional verification.
Nice to have
- Direct experience on DoD missile, Orbital Launch, or other defense programs; prior flight-test support at ranges.
- Background in fast-paced development environments.
Tools
LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, FRACAS, fault tree analysis, 3D CAD
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