{"id":3906272,"url":"https://alion.io/job/castelion-flight-test-logistician","title":"Flight Test Logistician","company":{"id":1795053,"name":"Castelion","domain":"castelion.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/castelion","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false},{"name":"Outlook","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-06T23:59:49Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-06","last_verified_at":"2026-11-11T16:19:28Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":4,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":4},"description":"Why Castelion, Why Now \nCastelion 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. \nThis 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. \nFlight Test Logistician\nWe are seeking a logistician to support Castelion’s flight test operations. This role combines hands-on planning and execution and is best suited for someone who is comfortable with field operations, flexible in the face of changing situations, and willing to jump-in to create solutions.\nThe Flight Test Logistician will support the flight test logistics manager to plan and execute flight test field operations. \nThis is a highly dynamic role where no two days will look the same. The ideal candidate has some experience and training with motor vehicles, tooling, and ground support equipment in a field operations setting.\nThis is a full-time, on-site position requiring the ability and flexibility to support changing priorities and schedules, to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, with frequent travel, and operations outside of standard business hours.\nResponsibilities\nProvide hands-on logistics and operational support for flight test campaigns at headquarters and remote field locations.\nSupport the setup, breakdown, disassembly, and repacking of flight test equipment before, during, and after test campaigns.\nAs needed build, maintain, and manage flight test tooling, equipment, and kits to ensure readiness for field operations.\nSafely use common hand, power, and calibrated tools in execution of flight test operations.\nSupport packing and shipment of all flight test vehicles, tooling, and equipment including flight hardware.\nCoordinate and handle shipping, delivery, staging, and unloading of flight test vehicles, tooling, and equipment both at headquarters and in the field.\nDrive, stage, and operate vehicles and ground support equipment (medium-heavy duty trucks or military vehicles with or without trailers).\nIdentify logistic constraints, equipment deficiencies, and operational risks; communicate issues and support solutions.\nMaintain accountability, inventory accuracy, organization, and readiness of all flight test equipment, tools, and logistic resources.\nPartner with EHS, Shipping, Supply Chain, Security, Operations, R&D Manufacturing, Engineering, and other teams to safely execute all flight test operations.\nSupport additional logistics and field operations tasks as required to meet flight test campaign objectives.\nBasic Qualifications\nExperience supporting field operations, including planning, coordination, preparation, and execution.\nAbility to work independently while maintaining strong communication with the flight test logistics manager and broader cross-functional flight test operations team.\nHands-on experience using common hand, power, and calibrated tools.\nExperience safely operating and maneuvering large trucks in congested urban areas and remote field environments.\nExperience with operating forklifts and or telehandlers; willingness to become certified in forklift and telehandler operations\nAbility and willingness to work outdoors in remote field settings in hot, cold, and changing weather conditions\nComfortable working in both office, industrial manufacturing, and field environments\nWillingness to travel to remote locations to support flight test field operations\nWillingness to support variable travel schedule\nFlexibility to work outside standard business hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and extended field operations when required.\nAbility to generate and manage rosters, manifests, reports, and shipping documentation\nBasic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.\nAbility to pass a background check for access to Department of Defense installations\nAbility to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance\nAbility to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs.\nAbility to climb and work from ladders and perform physical tasks including bending, reaching, standing, walking, and moving materials\nPreferred Skills and Experience\nAbility and willingness to get a commercial driver’s license with HAZMAT endorsement\nExperience towing trailers and transporting heavy, oversize, or specialized equipment.\nExperience operating forklifts, telehandlers, and other material-handling equipment in industrial or field environments.\nExperience with automotive maintenance, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair\nExperience with cargo securement. Load planning, rigging, material handling, palletizing, and equipment packaging for ground and air transportation.\nExperience coordinating logistics across multiple departments, vendors, transportation providers, and external test facilities.\nBasic first aid and emergency response training and or certification\nExperience working with the Department of Defense and US Armed Forces\nCastelion offers a generous benefits package. Please refer to the bottom of our Careers page for more details. \nOther Duties \nPlease 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. \nAdditional Eligibility Requirements \nThis 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. \nAffirmative Action/EEO Statement \nCastelion 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. \nCastelion 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 . 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