Senior Logistics Specialist

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.

Senior Logistics Specialist

We are seeking a Senior Logistics Specialist to provide hands-on leadership and execution of logistics, materials and hazardous materials operations across multiple field locations. This position will play a critical role in establishing and supporting logistics operations in New Mexico, while coordinating materials and transportation activities with existing operations, including Torrance, CA and Midland, TX.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working in the field, coordinating directly with site personnel, carriers, vendors, and operations teams, and stepping in to solve logistics challenges as they arise. This is a hands-on role requiring strong knowledge of explosives, hazardous materials transportation and storage, DOT, OSHA, and ATF requirements, as well as the ability to build practical processes and training programs from the ground up.

Responsibilities

Logistics & Materials Coordination

• Provide hands-on oversight of shipment, transportation, delivery, receipt, handling, and storage of hazardous materials and explosives.
  
• Coordinate the movement of materials between operational sites, including Midland, TX and New Mexico.
  
• Coordinate and oversee material deliveries at New Mexico site, ensuring materials arrive safely, on schedule, and in accordance with the site requirements.
  
• Be physically present at field locations as needed to support logistics activities and troubleshoot operational challenges.
  
• Assist with loading, unloading, staging, storage, and movement activities as appropriate and within applicable safety requirements.
  

Hazardous Materials & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure the transportation and storage of hazardous materials and explosives are conducted in compliance with applicable DOT, OSHA, ATF, and company requirements.
  
• Oversee hazardous materials shipments and verify appropriate documentation, packaging, labeling, shipping and transportation requirements.
  
• Support compliance inspections, audits, and site reviews related to hazardous materials, transportation and storage.
  
• Maintain a strong focus on safe material handling and transportation practices.
  

New Mexico Logistics Operations

• Assist in standing up logistics operations for New Mexico, including developing practical processes, procedures, and workflows.
  
• Work directly at the site to help establish logistics infrastructure, material flow, storage practices, inventory controls, and transportation processes.
  
• Assist in establishing logistics processes that can grow with the operation.
  

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, materials operations, transportation, or related field.
  
• Demonstrated experience working directly with explosives and hazardous materials.
  
• Strong working knowledge of applicable DOT, OSHA, and ATF requirements.
  
• Experience developing and implementing logistics processes and procedures.
  

Preferred Skills and Experiences

• Experience in explosives, oil & gas, energy, mining, defense, manufacturing, or another highly regulated field.
  
• Experience conducting or supporting DOT, OSHA, or ATF inspections and audits.
  
• Secret clearance preferred.
  

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.

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