Lead Integration and Test Technician

Castelion is seeking a Lead Integration and Test Technician to support the assembly, integration, and testing of complex aerospace and defense hardware. In this role, you will work closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and test teams to build and integrate mechanical and electromechanical assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on component and subassembly development, assembly, and test
• Reading and understanding electrical schematics, drawings, and ICDs
• Following assembly procedures; record results and discrepancies
• Working in clean room to assemble hardware
• Operating flight hardware qualification test equipment (e.g., Thermal, Vibration, standard lab power supplies)
• Incoming inspection and data collection on components
• Data verification, collection, and organization (component COC/COA/Travelers)
• Ability and willingness to perform moderate physical tasks, such as lifting, carrying, bending, continuous standing
• Performing other various tasks, including, but not limited to: cleaning and maintaining laboratory equipment, ordering and picking up supplies
• Assisting engineers and other technicians
• Performing all other duties as assigned
• Serve as a mentor and technical lead for junior assembly and integration technicians, guiding their professional development and technical skills
• Direct daily activities and manage workloads across production cells while maintaining a hands-on presence as a working lead technician

Integration Testing, Integration Testing, Manufacturing, Engineering Drawing, Aerospace and Defense, Electromechanical Assembly, Testing, Mechanical Assembly, Electricity, Schematics, * Associates degree and five (5) years of experience as a technician, or high school and seven (7) years of experience as a technician

• Demonstrated experience assembling flight hardware
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with ESD fundamentals is required
• Demonstrated ability to accurately read drawings, and assembly procedures, and other related documentation
• Experience interpreting assembly drawings
• Experience mixing and applying epoxies and adhesives
• Some travel may be required
• Potential for supporting extended work weeks during some phases of assembly, integration and test, as necessary
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD clearance

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Strong interpersonal skills
• J-STD-001 Certification
• IPC-620 Certification
• IPC-A-610 Certification
• Strong attention to detail while following procedures and documenting necessary data
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated capability as very detail oriented

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.