Long Wall

Long Wall

Head of Launch Systems

Long Beach, California

No sponsorship$145k-$230kDetected 53 days ago
AWSCybersecurityPerformance ManagementMIL-STDSystems EngineeringMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignPower ElectronicsLeadershipActuators

About the role

  • Long Wall Company was created in 2024 to accelerate missile defense technology for the U.S. and our allies.
  • We believe that the future of global security and stability require defensive technology that is lower cost, higher performing, better tested, and more broadly distributed than is possible today.
  • The aerospace frontier demands ingenuity.

Responsibilities

  • System Design & Development
  • Lead end-to-end design and development of a 40-ft containerized launch system for a new interceptor, meeting all performance, safety, and reliability requirements.
  • Structural systems - Container mechanical (welded structures and mechanisms) design and structural, thermal, vibration, and acoustic analysis
  • Oversee trades studies, design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR), and technical baseline management.
  • Directly manage and develop a team of 3-5 engineers across mechanical, electrical, and systems disciplines.
  • Represent the launch system in internal design reviews, customer briefings, and supplier meetings.
  • Own technical risk identification and mitigation planning for all launch system subsystems.
  • Lead detailed system design, operating as 'player/coach' with work split biased towards lead technical contributor
  • Lead system integration and qualification testing, including functional, environmental, and acceptance testing.
  • Develop and review test plans, procedures, and anomaly reports.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with two or more of the following system domains:
  • Experience leading or co-leading a multi-discipline engineering team on a hardware development program.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
  • Experience with canister-based or VLS (Vertical Launch System) launch system design and integration.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
  • Ability to use a computer to complete assignments

Skills

  • Electrical systems (power distribution, wiring harnesses, control electronics)
  • Power systems (prime power, UPS, switching, protection)
  • Pneumatic systems (high-pressure gas handling, regulators, valves)
  • Hydraulic systems (actuators, manifolds, fluid circuits)
  • Structural/mechanical systems (fabricated ground structures, mechanisms, tight tolerance structures)
  • Master's degree in engineering or a related field.
  • Background with ISO container-based mobile systems or rapidly deployable weapon/sensor platforms.
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-HDBK-17 or equivalent standards.
  • Experience with structural fabrication and inspection to AWS D1.1, AWS 17.1, or equivalent
  • Active Secret or Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
  • Hands-on experience with the integration and testing of propulsion or energetics ground systems.
  • Knowledge of safety and reliability methodologies, including FMEA, FTA, and PHA.

Compensation

  • $145k-$230k

Company info

  • Work closely with external customers to develop key system interfaces and requirements

Equal opportunity

  • Employer We are an equal opportunity employer.
  • We encourage applicants of all ages.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship status (when otherwise legally authorized to work and access export-controlled data) and will not be discriminated against on the basis of such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Visa & Work Authorization

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