
Senior Propellant Analyst
Required skills
- solid rocket motors
- hypersonic defense systems
- propellant formulation
- grain design
- performance predictions
- structural analysis
- stress analysis
- case-bonded configurations
- mechanical loading
- thermal loading
Nice to have
- propellant failure modes
- debonding
- cracking
- aging effects
- viscoelastic material modeling
- qualification processes
Role summary
We are seeking a Senior Propellant Analyst to contribute to the design, development, and qualification of solid rocket motors for advanced hypersonic defense systems. In this role, you will perform structural and stress analysis on propellant grains, utilizing analytical methods, finite element analysis, and specialized software. You will collaborate closely with design and manufacturing teams to influence critical aspects of motor development and support qualification activities. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and 5+ years of experience in propellant grain analysis or related propulsion disciplines, with strong knowledge of structural mechanics and FEA tools.
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, ownership, and excellence are decisive advantages - and we're building a world-class team to turn bold ideas into real capability.
This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage, where you'll have significant ownership, collaborate with exceptional teammates, and make a direct, measurable impact on our mission and the future of the company - regardless of your function.
Senior Propellant Analyst
We're looking for a Senior Propellant Analyst to support the design, development, and qualification of solid rocket motors for next-generation hypersonic defense systems. You'll work in a fast-moving startup environment where your analysis directly informs propellant formulation, grain design, and motor performance predictions. This role offers high ownership, close collaboration with manufacturing and test teams, and the opportunity to see your work rapidly turn into flight-ready hardware.
Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Skills and Experience
Castelion offers a generous benefits package. Please refer to the bottom of our Careers page for more details.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Additional Eligibility Requirements
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.
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement
Castelion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Castelion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in the interview process, or otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact hr@castelion.com. Requests for accommodation will be considered on an individual basis and handled in accordance with applicable law.
Castelion is committed to fostering a workplace where employment decisions are based on qualifications, business needs, and the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation.
EAR/ITAR Requirements
This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.
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