Castelion was founded to restore America’s ability to field advanced weapons at speed and scale. Inspired by the engineering urgency of the WWII and Apollo eras, we combine rapid iteration, vertical integration, and scalable manufacturing to deliver affordable, high-performance strike systems. Our mission: rebuild industrial agility to strengthen national security and outpace evolving threats.

About the Role:

Logistics and Materials Operations Lead

We are looking for a Logistics & Materials Operations Lead to own and scale logistics operations for our New Mexico production facility.

This role sits at the center of manufacturing, supply chain, and operations, ensuring that materials move safely, compliantly, and without delay across multiple sites. You will be responsible for building systems, managing complex and regulated shipments, and enabling production to operate at speed. This is a high-ownership, hands-on role with immediate impact.

Responsibilities

Own Logistics Execution

Manage day-to-day shipping operations across inbound, outbound, and inter-site transfers
Own the shipping request and ticketing system to ensure accuracy, traceability, and on-time delivery
Develop and enforce SOPs for packaging, labeling, and shipment documentation

Lead Hazardous Materials Transport and Storage Compliance

Oversee shipment of hazardous and regulated materials, including explosives where applicable
Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and all applicable regulatory requirements
Act as the internal point of contact for audits, documentation, and carrier compliance

Build Carrier & Transportation Network

Develop a network of qualified carriers capable of handling specialized and high-risk shipments
Negotiate service levels, pricing, and contracts with logistics providers
Establish redundancy and contingency plans for critical transportation lanes

Coordinate Materials Across Sites

Partner with Texas operations to support casting and production through inventory movement and planning
Manage transfers between internal facilities and third-party storage locations
Maintain visibility into inventory across multiple sites

Support Site Launch & Scale-Up

Stand up logistics operations for the New Mexico facility from the ground up
Travel regularly to Los Angeles to align with headquarters teams and assist with inventory and logistics operations
Travel to Midland facility periodically to assist with hazmat transport and inventory operations
Build scalable systems and processes that support rapid production growth

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

8+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or materials operations
Experience managing complex or regulated shipments
Strong understanding of multi-site inventory coordination
Proven ability to operate in fast-paced, high-ownership environments
Clear communicator capable of working cross-functionally across operations, engineering, and suppliers

Preferred Skills and Experience

Experience with hazardous materials or explosives logistics
Background in aerospace, defense, or high-consequence manufacturing environments
Experience building logistics systems, workflows, or carrier networks from scratch
Familiarity with ERP, shipping, or workflow management systems

Benefits

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

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