Internal Ballistician

 

Long Wall is seeking an experienced Ballistician to support the design, development, testing, and production of solid rocket motors (SRMs) for our interceptor system. This role is responsible for ensuring that SRM ballistic performance meets demanding missile-interception requirements while remaining manufacturable at scale.  The Ballistician serves as the technical authority for SRM internal ballistics and overall booster performance.  Responsibilities include developing and optimizing propellant grain designs; performing SRM performance analysis (including sensitivity to off-nominal conditions); reviewing and interpreting static-fire and flight-test data; providing technical oversight and direction to propulsion suppliers; and defining ballistic requirements and verifying compliance throughout development and production.   

 The successful candidate will establish rigorous analytical methods while driving efficient program execution. They will work closely with propulsion, structures, aerodynamics, guidance and control, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams to ensure ballistic decisions remain aligned with system-level performance, technical baselines, and program objectives

This position requires access to information protected under US export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations.  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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. 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. We encourage applicants of all ages.

 

National Security Suitability
Depending on the position, Long Wall may require the successful completion of a national security suitability screening in addition to its standard background check. Where required, the screening is conducted by Long Wall’s Facility Security Officer following offer acceptance and may include verification of any current or prior U.S. government security clearances or public trust positions. Information provided during the screening is used solely to determine suitability for the role and is held in confidence by Security. For positions subject to this requirement, any offer of employment is contingent upon a favorable suitability determination.