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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.
Materials & Process, Program Support Manager
Castelion is seeking an M&P Program Support Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of all materials and processes (M&P) qualification testing for a hypersonic vehicle program. This individual will be responsible for managing the M&P team, ensuring full ownership of qualification strategy, test execution, and certification readiness for government customers.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong program leadership, deep familiarity with aerospace qualification frameworks, and the ability to integrate cross-functional efforts across engineering, manufacturing, test, and program management. This role requires both technical fluency in materials engineering and the ability to drive complex qualification campaigns to schedule, cost, and performance targets.
Responsibilities
- Lead the M&P program support team – manage personnel, priorities, and performance to ensure successful execution of all qualification scope.
- Own end-to-end qualification strategy – define test plans, requirements, and certification pathways for all materials and processes used in the vehicle.
- Drive execution of qualification testing – oversee internal and external test campaigns, ensuring data quality, traceability, and compliance with applicable standards.
- Serve as primary interface to program leadership and government stakeholders on all M&P qualification matters.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with vehicle engineering, manufacturing, flight sciences, and quality teams to ensure materials and processes meet performance and producibility requirements.
- Manage risk and schedule – identify qualification risks early and implement mitigation strategies to maintain program timelines.
- Ensure documentation and compliance – deliver complete qualification reports, material allowables, and certification packages in accordance with customer and regulatory requirements.
- Support continuous improvement – refine qualification methodologies, test efficiencies, and data management systems to improve speed and reliability of future programs.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in materials science/engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related discipline.
- 3+ years of experience in aerospace materials engineering, qualification testing, or program management.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- 6+ years of experience in aerospace materials engineering, qualification testing, or program management.
- Demonstrated experience leading qualification or certification efforts for aerospace or defense programs.
- Strong understanding of material systems, processing methods, and structure-property relationships relevant to high-performance environments.
- Experience with qualification standards (e.g., MIL, NASA, ASTM) and test program execution.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex technical programs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience interfacing with government customers.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and comply with ITAR eligibility requirements.
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.
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.
Materials & Process, Program Support Manager
Castelion is seeking an M&P Program Support Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of all materials and processes (M&P) qualification testing for a hypersonic vehicle program. This individual will be responsible for managing the M&P team, ensuring full ownership of qualification strategy, test execution, and certification readiness for government customers.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong program leadership, deep familiarity with aerospace qualification frameworks, and the ability to integrate cross-functional efforts across engineering, manufacturing, test, and program management. This role requires both technical fluency in materials engineering and the ability to drive complex qualification campaigns to schedule, cost, and performance targets.
Responsibilities
- Lead the M&P program support team – manage personnel, priorities, and performance to ensure successful execution of all qualification scope.
- Own end-to-end qualification strategy – define test plans, requirements, and certification pathways for all materials and processes used in the vehicle.
- Drive execution of qualification testing – oversee internal and external test campaigns, ensuring data quality, traceability, and compliance with applicable standards.
- Serve as primary interface to program leadership and government stakeholders on all M&P qualification matters.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with vehicle engineering, manufacturing, flight sciences, and quality teams to ensure materials and processes meet performance and producibility requirements.
- Manage risk and schedule – identify qualification risks early and implement mitigation strategies to maintain program timelines.
- Ensure documentation and compliance – deliver complete qualification reports, material allowables, and certification packages in accordance with customer and regulatory requirements.
- Support continuous improvement – refine qualification methodologies, test efficiencies, and data management systems to improve speed and reliability of future programs.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in materials science/engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related discipline.
- 3+ years of experience in aerospace materials engineering, qualification testing, or program management.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- 6+ years of experience in aerospace materials engineering, qualification testing, or program management.
- Demonstrated experience leading qualification or certification efforts for aerospace or defense programs.
- Strong understanding of material systems, processing methods, and structure-property relationships relevant to high-performance environments.
- Experience with qualification standards (e.g., MIL, NASA, ASTM) and test program execution.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex technical programs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience interfacing with government customers.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and comply with ITAR eligibility requirements.
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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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in process support engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering or a related field
- Experience with process documentation including SOPs, P&IDs, and batch records
- Proficiency with data analysis tools and statistical process control methods
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Knowledge of safety and regulatory compliance standards such as OSHA and GMP
- Experience with process simulation software or distributed control systems
Tips for Your Process Support Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to process documentation
Process support engineer roles prioritize candidates who can show documented process improvements. List specific projects where you created SOPs, updated P&IDs, or reduced downtime, and quantify the operational outcome wherever you can.
Highlight cross-functional coordination experience
Hiring managers for these roles want engineers who've worked alongside production, quality, and maintenance teams. Call out instances where you translated engineering requirements into actionable steps for non-engineering colleagues on the floor.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists process support engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job descriptions that match your industry vertical
Process support engineering looks very different in a pharmaceutical cleanroom versus a petrochemical facility. Filter openings by industry and read each description for environment-specific tools like LIMS, DCS, or batch manufacturing software before applying.
Prepare for scenario-based technical questions
Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through a past process failure and how you diagnosed it. Prepare two or three detailed examples that show your troubleshooting methodology, the data you used, and the corrective action you implemented.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Process support engineers often start in a support capacity and want a path toward leading improvement projects. When negotiating your offer, clarify which process areas you'll own and whether the role includes responsibilities like capital project involvement or new equipment commissioning.
Process Support Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most process support engineers?
The most active employers for process support engineers right now are Applied Materials, Trinzic, and KBI Biopharma, and the most openings are in Virginia, Oregon, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These employers tend to hire across manufacturing, refining, and life sciences facilities.
How many process support engineer jobs are remote?
About 15% of process support engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most plant and production environments. Data-focused sub-roles such as process analytics, digital process engineering, and remote monitoring tend to offer more location flexibility than floor-based support positions.
How do you become a process support engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, industrial, or a related engineering discipline. Build foundational skills in process documentation, data analysis, and equipment troubleshooting through internships or entry-level plant roles. Pursue certifications in Lean or Six Sigma to demonstrate continuous improvement knowledge. Gaining hands-on experience with control systems and regulatory compliance in your target industry strengthens your candidacy considerably.
Can you get hired as a process support engineer with little experience?
Yes, some employers hire entry-level process support engineers directly from degree programs, particularly in manufacturing and chemicals. Internships or co-ops in a production environment make the strongest case. If your degree is in a related field, emphasize coursework in thermodynamics, process design, or quality systems, and show any project work where you analyzed or improved a process, even in an academic setting.
What does the process support engineer interview process look like?
Most employers start with a recruiter screening call focused on your engineering background and industry experience. A technical interview follows, often covering process troubleshooting scenarios, familiarity with control systems, and your approach to root cause analysis. Some employers include a plant walkthrough or a case study exercise. Final rounds typically involve meeting production, quality, and operations team leads who assess how well you collaborate across departments.
Where can I find and apply to process support engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to process support engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your background, industry focus, and location preference, and apply directly to each listing without being redirected through multiple platforms.
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