Hardware Development Engineer

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Long Wall Company was created in 2024 to accelerate missile defense technology for the U.S. and our allies. Building on the RS1 and GS0 launch systems, Long Wall develops containerized, mass-producible missile defense systems and offers rapid, low-cost flight testing. 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. Join us.

What we look for

Mission-Driven Problem Solvers. The aerospace frontier demands ingenuity. 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.

Total Ownership. We seek staff and engineers who take full responsibility for contributing to and delivering flight-ready work while recognizing that no one succeeds alone. The best engineers, corporate professionals, and technicians make their teammates better. Knowing that complementary skills create force multiplication and drive mission success.

HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

Hardware development engineers are the go-to problem solvers at Long Wall. They are versatile – working in the lab as often as at their desk and owning products ranging from fluid manifolds and tubing systems to primary structure to avionics enclosures. Regardless of their focus, they take their products from concept to delivery, owning every aspect along the way.

Total ownership of Long Wall engineering products, from ideation through design, manufacturing, qualification, and field support.

B.S. in any engineering discipline from an accredited university AND

5+ years of industry experience in a related design or development role.

Master's degree AND 3 yrs of experience

Ph.D and no experience

Proficiency in CAD design software (e.g., NX, CATIA, CREO/Pro-E).

Strong analytical capability using hand calculations and finite element analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS, ABAQUS, NASTRAN).

Firm understanding of manufacturing processes, GD&T, and DFM principles.

Ability to develop scripts in Python or MATLAB for automation and analysis.

Strong understanding of structural mechanics.

Strong understanding of compressible/incompressible flow dynamics and thermodynamics.

Demonstrated ability to write and execute test procedures for complex hardware operations.

Strong technical writing and communication skills for design reviews, test plans, and system documentation.

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 50lbs

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will typically work in an office environment

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

ITAR Requirement

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.