Long Wall

Head of Vehicle Engineering

Long Beach, California

Work authorization required$165k-$245kDetected 47 days ago

CybersecuritySupply ChainCATIACreoANSYSFEACFDGD&TAvionicsMechanical DesignHardware DesignLeadershipCommunication

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.

Own end-to-end engineering delivery of hardware products - structures, fluid systems, mechanisms, primary structure, avionics enclosures - from concept through manufacturing, qualification, and field support
Lead, hire, develop, and mentor a team of engineers
Define and execute the technical roadmap for the Vehicle Engineering department, balancing flight-ready execution with the build-out of containerized, mass-producible product lines
Own department headcount, schedule and planning
Drive design reviews, qualification plans, and risk-based decision-making
Partner cross-functionally with propulsion, avionics, GNC, manufacturing, supply chain, and test/launch leadership to integrate hardware into flight-ready systems on aggressive schedules
Lead, hire, develop, and mentor a team of engineers; set the bar for technical excellence and total ownership across the department
Own department headcount, schedule and planning; allocate resources to maximize mission impact per dollar
Drive design reviews, qualification plans, and risk-based decision-making; serve as the senior technical authority on hardware architecture and major trade studies

As such, US person status (including US citizens, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted U.S. asylum status, or individuals admitted in U.S. refugee status) is a required qualification for this position.
Proven track record taking flight or mission-critical hardware from concept through qualification and field operations in aerospace, defense, or similarly high-stakes environments

Direct management of engineering teams with accountability for hiring, performance, and career development
Ownership of departmental roadmap and investment, with experience making cost/schedule/risk trade-offs across multiple programs
Prior experience as a Head, Director, or Senior Manager of hardware engineering at a launch, missile, satellite, or defense systems company
Working knowledge of major CAD platforms (NX, CATIA, CREO/Pro-E) and PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill)
Active or recent U.S. security clearance (Secret or above)

We want Team members who approach challenges with curiosity, embrace failure as a learning opportunity, and stay focused on delivering the best solution for the mission.
This leader owns the engineering vision, technical execution, and hiring, across the flight hardware design disciplines (e.g., structures, fluid systems, mechanisms), and coaches a team of engineers.
Education: B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline from an accredited university

Represent Long Wall hardware capabilities to executive leadership, customers, and program partners, including the U.S. Government and allied defense organizations

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.

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 wo

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