Castelion
Mechanical Assembly, Integration & Test Lead
Rio Rancho, NM +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 15, 2026
- Location
- Rio Rancho, NM
2601 29th Ave NW, Rio Rancho, NM 87144 - Experience
- 8+ years; no alternatives stated.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Employment is contingent on the ability to access applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing. If designated, the role may require a U.S. Government security clearance or other authorization and applicable citizenship or eligibility requirements.
About the job
Leads hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of hypersonic strike vehicles, from prototypes through qualification and production transition.
What you'll do
- Define and oversee vehicle integration strategies, build sequences, test procedures, and readiness criteria.
- Lead hands-on vehicle builds and test campaigns, resolving faults and cross-disciplinary integration issues.
- Develop scalable manufacturing, assembly, and test processes, tooling, documentation, and quality standards.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical field.
- 8+ years of professional experience in aerospace, defense, or another high-reliability hardware environment, with significant responsibility for vehicle integration, assembly, testing, or production transition.
- Demonstrated ownership of complex aerospace hardware from prototype development through qualification or production.
- Experience leading hands-on assembly, integration, and test activities for complex mechanical or electromechanical systems; proficiency with 3D CAD software.
Nice to have
- Siemens NX experience.
- Experience with flight vehicles, propulsion integration, test campaigns, tooling, or production processes.
Tools
Siemens NX, Python, MATLAB
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