Full-Time

Fluid Components Engineer

Long Wall

Long Wall

51-200 employees

Containerized missile-defense systems and flight testing

Compensation Overview

$120k - $148k/yr

Long Beach, CA, USA

In Person

On-site role in Long Beach, California; no remote work.

Category
Aerospace Engineering (1)

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Requirements
  • B.S. in any engineering discipline from an accredited university
  • 5+ years of industry experience in a related design or development role
  • 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
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee will typically work in an office environment
  • ITAR Requirement: 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
Responsibilities
  • Own the development of critical engine components (e.g., chamber, injector, turbopumps) and/or systems (e.g., pressurization, attitude control)
  • Define top-level engineering requirements aligned with business and mission objectives
  • Identify and evaluate design strategies, selecting optimal approaches to meet performance requirements
  • Perform system sizing and analysis using hand calculations, custom scripts, and advanced simulation tools
  • Develop streamlined workflows, processes, and tools to enhance design and production efficiency
  • Execute detailed design work, considering manufacturing, operational, and reliability constraints
  • Lead product development, testing, qualification, and integration
  • Develop production methodologies and support initial hardware builds
  • Design and fabricate test hardware and production tooling to validate designs
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with aerospace component technologies, including spring-energized seals, bearings, and force balances, as well as test and qualification best practices
  • 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)
  • Familiarity with solenoid coil design processes and software (e.g., Maxwell)
  • 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 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 systems

Long Wall designs containerized missile-defense systems and flight-test capabilities for the U.S. and its allies. Its main products are the RSX launch vehicle for flight testing and threat replication, and Ironwood, a deployable ground-support system for global launch and test operations, built in the U.S. at facilities in Long Beach and Mojave and drawing on seven years of prior R&D. The company shifted from commercial orbital launches to defense applications in 2025 after rebranding from ABL Space Systems. Its goal is to deliver affordable, scalable, and globally deployable defense systems and testing capabilities to accelerate missile-defense technology.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Long Beach, California

Founded

2025

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What believers are saying

  • Venrock funds Long Wall since 2019 seed for missile defense acceleration.
  • Seven years ABL R&D enables proven RSX and Ironwood deployment.
  • Rebrand February 2025 pivots to high-demand defense applications.

What critics are saying

  • ABL RS1 failures erode DoD trust in RSX within 3-6 months.
  • Anduril captures hypersonic contracts via Lattice AI in 6-12 months.
  • Lockheed PAC-3 blocks Cyclops entry in 6-12 months.

What makes Long Wall unique

  • Long Wall delivers containerized RSX for rapid missile threat replication.
  • Ironwood provides deployable ground support in extreme environments.
  • Cyclops intercepts exoatmospheric missiles from surface launchers.

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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

Company Equity

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

14%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

22%