Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Filament Winding - Castelion Corporation | Career Page Castelion Corporation Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Filament Winding Torrance, California, United States Apply for Position Or refer someone Job Openings Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Filament Winding About the job Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Filament Winding Why Castelion, Why Now Castelion is moving incredibly fast to develop and deliver advanced defense systems at a time when execution matters more than ever. We believe focus and technical excellence are decisive advantages - and we are building a team that can deliver real capability, not just concepts. This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage, where your work will directly shape critical systems, influence major technical decisions, and have immediate, real-world impact. Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Filament Winding We're seeking a senior level Manufacturing Engineer to own the development and qualification of manufacturing processes, tooling and documentation required for filament wound components. This engineer will be responsible for releasing work instruction and delivering first test-ready hardware (motor cases, nozzles, exit cones, or similar structures) They will also be responsible for owning and documenting all filament winding process knowledge including winding, bonding, curing, post processing and supporting of design teams with DFM guidance and manufacturability improvements.
Responsibilities Filament Wound Component Manufacturing Define, document, and release manufacturing procedures, work instructions, tooling, and process flows for in-house production of filament wound components including motor cases, nozzles, exit cones, and related structures. Design and develop mandrels and production tooling for filament wound components. Develop and implement novel mandrel and tooling solutions where required (e.g., collapsible mandrels, soluble mandrels, bladder tooling, or other removable tooling approaches). Deliver first test-ready filament wound hardware supporting program development. Process Definition and Control Define and control critical filament winding process parameters, including fiber tension, resin content, winding angles and patterns, cure profiles, etc. Develop and maintain filament winding machine programs required for production of each component. Define production readiness
requirements for filament winding operations and support sourcing of required equipment and staffing to meet program build rates. Component Quality Create and maintain special process documentation, including work instructions, operator training materials, and controlled process specifications. Define and support non-destructive testing (NDT)
requirements such as proof/burst testing, ultrasonic inspection, and radiographic inspection. Support development of material allowables through testing,and manage material supplier qualification and lot acceptance testing. Basic
Qualifications Bachelor's in engineering 3+ years of composite manufacturing or filament winding experience Preferred Skills and Experience Master's in engineering 5+ years of composite manufacturing or filament winding experience
Benefits And
Perks Employee Equity: Meaningful equity for all full-time employees - share value has increased 150x in three years Personal Time Off: Four (4) weeks of paid time off to unplug, reset, and come back sharp—velocity matters, burnout doesn't Company Paid Holidays: Ten (10) company paid holidays Medical: We offer plans at 100% employee covered and 80% of dependent coverage Dental & Vision: We cover 90% employees and 80% for dependents to ensure you and your family have access to quality preventive and ongoing care FSA/HSA: To support long-term health and financial resilience, we offer FSA and HSA options that allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible medical and dependent care expenses Retirement: 401k plan offered to support long term financial growth along side high-impact, high-velocity work Paid Parental Leave: We support growing families with meaningful time to bond and recover. Birthing parents are eligible for up to 10 weeks of paid leave, while non-birthing parents may take up to 4 weeks of paid leave. This time can be used for pre-natal care, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical needs—ensuring every parent has the support they need during this important life moment.8-weeks of paid parental leave for all parents. Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees Meals & Catering: Frequently catered lunches and team meals, plus company-covered meals when extra time or effort is required Snacks & Beverages: Fully stocked kitchen with unlimited snacks and drinks to keep you fueled throughout the day Performance & Fitness: $100 monthly fitness stipend to support peak performance and health, both inside and outside of work EV Charging: Onsite electric vehicle charging available for employees Physical Demands Must be available to work extended hours Sit or stand for up to 8 hours per day Lift up to 25lbs ITAR
Requirements 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. This position may require access to classified information or restricted U.S. Government sites, systems, or information, as determined by the Company and/or applicable U.S. Government
requirements. If the position is so designated, your employment in
the role may be contingent upon your ability to obtain and maintain the required U.S. Government security clearance or other government authorization, and to satisfy any citizenship or other eligibility
requirements imposed by applicable law, regulation, executive order, or government contract
requirements. You will be notified if and when such
requirements apply. Failure to obtain or maintain any required clearance or authorization may result in reassignment, leave, or separation from employment, consistent with business needs and applicable law. Affirmative Action/EEO Statement Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis of competence and
qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
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Castelion is a modern defense production company building long-range hypersonic strike systems to address a critical national security gap. Founded in 2021, Castelion was created in response to the recognized need for the United States to rapidly develop hypersonic capabilities to remain competitive with near-peer adversaries and deter future conflicts.
The company operates under the philosophy of "Peace through Deterrence" — building the weapons systems that ensure conflicts never need to happen. Castelion is one of the few companies in the hypersonics space that has moved beyond concepts to actual production deliverables, with government contracts across multiple branches of the military and a $23M+ Navy order for 50 units in calendar year 2027.
Backed by over $469M in funding from top-tier investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and General Catalyst, Castelion is scaling rapidly. The company is building what it anticipates will become the preeminent hypersonics campus in the country — including a $150M, 1,000-acre solid rocket motor manufacturing facility in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, alongside its headquarters in Torrance, California.
Castelion's culture is defined by technical excellence, ownership, and velocity. Engineers own meaningful subsystems on the vehicle and are responsible for driving their success. The company follows a responsible engineering model inspired by SpaceX, where individuals choose the highest-value work and are empowered to cultivate resources and partnerships to deliver results. The engineering bar is exceptionally high — attracting elite talent who want to be surrounded by other elite talent.
Salary
$105,000 - $190,000
Location
Torrance, California
Experience
5+ years
Total raised
$464.0M
Last stage
Growth
Investors
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