Long Wall

Long Wall

Director, Test and Operations

Long Beach, California · Director

Work authorization required$195k-$245kDetected 55 days ago
Data EngineeringIncident ResponseAvionicsSystems EngineeringControlsLeadershipCommunicationAdaptabilityOSHA

About the role

  • 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

  • Lead all test engineering activities, including test architecture, test stand design, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, qualification planning, and development of test procedures and methodologies.
  • Own end ‑ to ‑ end test operations across component, subsystem, stage, and full system campaigns, ensuring safe, efficient, and repeatable execution of all test activities.
  • Drive test readiness through test planning, scheduling, configuration control, hardware flow coordination, and managing risk through rigorous pre ‑ test and post ‑ test review processes.
  • Build, mentor, and scale a high ‑ performing team spanning test engineering, test technicians, operators, and test site support functions.
  • Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Launch, and Program teams to ensure test assets and campaigns align with development priorities and delivery milestones.
  • Oversee incident response, anomaly investigations, and corrective actions to ensure lessons learned drive organizational improvements.
  • Manage budgets, capital planning, and vendor relationships related to test infrastructure, equipment, and site operations
  • Long Wall is seeking a Director of Test Engineering & Operations to lead all testing activities across component, subsystem, vehicle, and full ‑ system test campaigns.
  • This leader will own both the engineering discipline of test (architecture, instrumentation, data systems) and the operational execution (facilities, GSE, procedures, and technicians).
  • You'll build and scale the testing infrastructure that underpins our rapid development cycles and ensures mission ‑ ready performance of our defensive systems.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in test engineering, test operations, or integrated test roles in aerospace, defense, propulsion, or high ‑ growth hardware environments.
  • Travel between our Port of Long Beach (70%), El Segundo (20%), and other facilities (10%) as required.
  • Occasional travel to our other in-state and out-of-state sites may be required.
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
  • Ability to use a computer to complete assignments
  • Ability to communicate with individuals and groups in person, by phone, and telepresence
  • Ability to pick up to 12lbs
  • Proven hands-on experience leading complex test campaigns at the component, subsystem, and system levels (e.g., propulsion, structures, avionics, integrated vehicle).
  • Strong working knowledge of test methodologies, qualification and acceptance testing, instrumentation, DAQ systems, telemetry, and control-room operations.

Nice to have

  • Master's preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related engineering discipline

Skills

  • 5+ years of people ‑ leadership experience overseeing multi ‑ disciplinary teams (test engineers, technicians, operators).
  • Deep familiarity with test safety, hazard analysis, EHS/OSHA requirements, and disciplined test execution processes.
  • Experience with root-cause analysis, anomaly investigation, corrective action development, and structured post ‑ test reviews.
  • Expertise in planning, scheduling, and managing test operations in coordination with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams.
  • Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder-management skills
  • Background in missile systems, flight test, propulsion systems, or rapid ‑ test development programs.
  • Familiarity with configuration management, requirements traceability, and systems engineering processes.
  • Experience with automation, data pipelines, real ‑ time control systems, and advanced instrumentation.
  • Prior startup or high ‑ growth environment experience where speed, adaptability, and hands ‑ on leadership are critical.
  • Ability to work in outdoor, high ‑ energy ‑ test, or remote ‑ site environments.
  • Long Wall Company was created in 2024 to accelerate missile defense technology for the U.S. and our allies.
  • What we look for

Compensation

  • $195k-$245k

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

  • 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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