CNC Machinist
About the job
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- One to two years of experience in a machine-shop or manufacturing environment is required; school shop hours are acceptable.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing callouts.
- Working knowledge of precision measurement and inspection tools, including calipers, micrometers, and profilometers.
- Proficiency using powered and manual hand tools for deburring and surface finishing to drawing requirements.
- Ability to follow detailed work instructions, cleaning specifications, and foreign object debris mitigation procedures.
- Ability to lift up to 45 pounds unassisted or use hoists for heavier items.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to wear respirators.
- US person status is required to access information protected under US export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations.
- Interpret drawings to maintain part specifications through post-machining operations while meeting productivity, product, and development goals.
- Process components after printing or machining using powered and manual hand tools to remove sharp edges and finish machined surfaces according to drawing requirements.
- Assist with material inventory and preparation for machining processes.
- Polish surface finishes without altering precise tolerances and inspect them using a profilometer.
- Follow work instructions for cleaning specifications and foreign object debris mitigation processes.
- Train and develop skills to support Component Manufacturing operations, including manual and computer numerical control lathes and mills, routers, electric discharge machining, saws, and metal 3D printing.
- Support ancillary manufacturing operations, including job kitting, deburring, part marking, foreign object debris mitigation, cleaning, hand drilling, tapping, thread chasing, and machine preventative maintenance.
- Own part marking according to drawing or work-order callouts.
- Support issue-ticket rework operations according to issue-ticket protocols.
- Support material loading and handling.
- Prepare and maintain Haas computer numerical control machines and metal 3D printers for safe, repeatable production of rocket parts.
- Ability to work autonomously and with team members.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Completion of a trade or technical program in Machining or Manufacturing Technology, or equivalent hands-on training.
- Experience in aerospace, medical, or automotive manufacturing.
- Familiarity with Haas computer numerical control machines and controls.
- Forklift or pallet-stacker operation, or willingness to obtain certification.
About the company
Long Wall repurposes its rocket and ground-system heritage to serve U.S. defense needs. Its RSX is a hypersonic flight-test vehicle used to test and replicate missile threats, Ironwood is a containerized ground system for rapid, on-demand launch, and Cyclops is a surface-launched exoatmospheric interceptor designed to attack missiles in midcourse. The company focuses on government and defense applications with U.S.-based manufacturing and an integrated set of launch, test, and intercept hardware. Its goal is to strengthen national security by providing ready-to-use, deployable missile-defense testing and interception capabilities for the U.S. military.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$584.9M
Headquarters
Long Beach, California
Founded
2025
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 2026 Pentagon hypersonic activity validates demand for responsive test and interceptor systems.
- Long Wall raised fresh capital in July 2026, extending runway to 2027 programs.
- The 2025 rebrand aligned hiring and facilities around defense, improving government procurement fit.
What critics are saying
- No public Cyclops contract was disclosed by December 2025, leaving demand unproven.
- ABL's 2023 launch failure and 2024 fire destroyed credibility before the defense pivot.
- SpaceX and Lockheed Martin dominate contracts; Long Wall risks becoming a niche supplier.
What makes Long Wall unique
- Long Wall's 2025 pivot repurposed RSX and Ironwood for missile defense, not launch.
- Cyclops targets exoatmospheric interceptors with containerized launch, aiming at low-cost magazine depth.
- Its 160,000-plus square feet can produce over one hundred Cyclops rounds yearly.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Remote Work Options
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Flexible Work Hours
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend
Conference Attendance Budget
Professional Development Budget
Stock Options
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