Senior Avionics Test Engineer
Castelion CorporationTorrance, California, United States
Posted January 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production by focusing on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale.
Job Description
Castelion is a defense development and production company seeking a Senior Avionics Test Engineer to validate and characterize control actuation systems for flight vehicles. The role involves developing test infrastructure, executing test campaigns, and defining performance envelopes for actuator systems.
Requirements
- Develop and execute comprehensive actuator test plans
- Build test fixtures and automated test rigs
- Validate performance metrics such as torque, response time, and thermal behavior
- Instrument and log actuator tests for precise characterization
- Lead root-cause investigations for performance anomalies
- Collaborate with mechanical and control systems teams
- Drive qualification testing and environmental testing campaigns
- Have a strong hands-on experience designing and running test setups involving motors, load cells, encoders, and motion control loops
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Four weeks of paid time off per year
- Long-term stock incentives as part of employment