Castelion
Materials Engineer - Flight Vehicle Support
Torrance, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 7, 2026
- Location
- Torrance, CA
19951 Mariner Ave, Torance, CA 90503 - Experience
- 0–3 years of engineering experience; internships or undergraduate research considered.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- Employment is contingent upon the 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 required U.S. Government security clearance or authorization and meeting applicable citizenship or other eligibility requirements.
About the job
Supports development, qualification, and production of aerospace materials for hypersonic flight applications through laboratory testing, data analysis, and engineering documentation.
What you'll do
- Prepare and test adhesive bond specimens; perform materials characterization and mechanical testing.
- Analyze test data and prepare technical reports, specifications, test plans, and qualification documentation.
- Support material failure investigations and collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams on material selection, qualification, and production.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in laboratory and cross-functional engineering environments.
Tools
ASTM standards
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