Ground Fluid Systems Engineer

Long Wall Company was created in 2025 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.

Description

As a Ground Fluid Systems Engineer, you will lead the development, design, build, and commissioning of ground fluid systems at Long Wall to support tests, operations, and launches. You will have the opportunity to be a key member of a small team of mechanical, fluid, and electrical engineers working to develop innovative deployable launch solutions that enable the rapid deployment of Long Wall launch and test systems. This is a role that contributes to every mission and every flight we fly as we continue to reimagine the future of missile defense systems.

What we look for

• Mission-Driven Problem Solvers. The aerospace frontier demands ingenuity. We want engineers 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 engineers who take full responsibility for delivering flight-ready work while recognizing that no one succeeds alone. The best engineers make their teammates better, knowing that complementary skills create force multiplication and drive mission success.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership for designing ground fluid systems from clean sheet design, through commissioning
• Perform fluid system sizing and analysis using hand calculations, custom scripts, and more advanced analysis packages
• Develop fluid and pneumatic systems to support RSX ground operations that comply with Long Wall, Test Site and Range requirements. Work with mechanical and electrical engineers to ensure clean cross functional design
• Develop test plans for ground fluid systems, and lead ATP/checkouts testing to verify functionality. Inclusive of planning, documentation, and execution of test campaigns
• Lead the development of internal standard manufacturing/integration processes (fabrication, inspection, etc.) that comply with Long Wall, Test Site and Range requirements and deliver quality ground fluid systems
• Create and present internal technical documentation that clearly conveys design intent, adherence to standards, requirements, and specifications
• Prepare and effectively deliver technical regulatory documentation to support launch site deployments, system level checkout operations, and flight license approval
• Manage project's schedule, compliance with internal and external requirements, budget, milestones, and track status
• Interface with technicians to coordinate builds, logistics, support, and requirements
• Mentor other engineers and technicians on the team

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Aerospace, or similar field
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in space, aerospace, or equivalent professional environments with direct hands-on experience developing complex fluid systems

Preferred Skills and Experience

• M.S. from an accredited university in engineering or science
• Ability to size fluid components based on flow, pressure, and thermal requirements
• Experience using fluid components
• Experience routing fluid and electrical systems in complex assemblies
• Experience working across engineering groups to define requirements and implement solutions
• Demonstrated ability utilizing CAD design software (e.g. NX, CATIA, CREO/PRO-E)
• Experience working with high-pressure systems
• Experience working with modeling tools like GFSPP or similar
• Experience working with cryogenic fluid systems
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and GD&T
• Experience with Teamcenter or other PLM system
• Good understanding of industry standards such as: AFSPCMAN 91-710, NASA-STD-5005
• Ability to develop and review complex fluid P&IDs

Additional Requirements

• 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

$115,000 - $160,000 a year

This is the lowest to highest compensation range we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

In addition to base pay and equity, we offer:
Heavily employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Long Wall paid life insurance and LTD coverage
4% 401k match
Student loan repayment assistance program
Paid parental leave
Family planning assistance program
Long Wall paid financial wellness program
Paid time off for non-exempt employees and flexible vacation policy for exempt employees

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, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability (including pregnancy), 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.

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 (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, 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.