The Role
Perform trajectory and performance analysis for missile defense flight testing. Build/maintain aero, propulsion, and mass models; develop 3-DOF/6-DOF simulations; run Monte Carlo campaigns; produce range safety products and pre/post-flight analysis; support telemetry reduction and cross-team integration with GNC, avionics, and test operations.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.
DESCRIPTION
As a Flight Analyst I, you will perform a mix of trajectory analysis and performance assessments, supporting mission design, pre-flight prediction, range safety integration, and post-flight reconstruction. You will build and maintain simulation models, generate propulsion, aerodynamic, and atmospheric models, run Monte Carlo analyses, and translate results into actionable recommendations for GNC, Test Operations, and Vehicle Engineering. This role is intentionally broad: we seek a fundamentals-strong engineer eager to flex across disciplines.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop nominal trajectories under aerodynamic, structural, and range constraints.
- Build and maintain aerodynamic, propulsion, and mass models (including coefficient tables, interpolations, and uncertainty models) of various degrees of fidelity.
- Build and maintain 3-DOF/6-DOF simulation tools and integrate aerodynamic, propulsion, and mass models into the tools.
- Run Monte Carlo campaigns evaluating sensitivity to atmospheric variation and aero/trajectory uncertainties.
- Generate range safety products, including hazard areas and contingency trajectories.
- Produce analysis memos, performance margins, and risk summaries for pre-flight reviews.
- Support post-flight reconstruction through telemetry data reduction and model validation.
- Collaborate with GNC, Avionics, Mechanical Design, and Test Operations to ensure modeling consistency.
- Maintain documentation, configuration management, and defense-industry data hygiene.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any engineering discipline from an accredited university AND 2 years of experience
- OR Master’s degree or PhD without experience
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:
- Internship or research experience in trajectory design, aerodynamics, GNC, or mission analysis.
- Experience with aerodynamic coefficient tables, atmospheric disturbance modeling, or uncertainty quantification.
- Experience integrating aerodynamic, propulsion, and mass models into 3-DOF/6-DOF simulations.
- Familiarity with STK, GMAT, or similar mission analysis tools.
- Exposure to telemetry analysis and post-flight reconstruction.
- Experience using Git or equivalent version control systems.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:
- M.S. in engineering AND 2+ years of relevant industry experience
- Experience leading major compliance initiatives in support of DoD, NSA, or other federal agency requirements
- Direct experience working with regulatory bodies and government agencies to evaluate, approve, and sustain a security strategy
- Background in aerospace, defense, or another regulated, high-security industry
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 12lbs
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee will typically work in an office environment
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering plus 2 years experience OR Master's/PhD without experience
- Internship or research experience in trajectory design, aerodynamics, GNC, or mission analysis
- Experience with aerodynamic coefficient tables, atmospheric disturbance modeling, or uncertainty quantification
- Experience integrating aerodynamic, propulsion, and mass models into 3-DOF/6-DOF simulations
- Familiarity with STK, GMAT, or similar mission analysis tools
- Exposure to telemetry analysis and post-flight reconstruction
- Experience running Monte Carlo analyses and sensitivity studies
- Experience using Git or equivalent version control systems
- Ability to produce analysis memos, performance margins, and risk summaries for reviews
- Maintain documentation, configuration management, and defense-industry data hygiene
- US person status (required for ITAR/export-controlled data access)
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, use a computer, communicate in person/phone/telepresence, and lift up to 12 lbs
- M.S. in engineering with 2+ years relevant industry experience
- Experience leading compliance initiatives for DoD/NSA or working with regulatory/government agencies on security strategy
- Background in aerospace, defense, or another regulated, high-security industry
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The Company
What We Do
Long Wall is an American aerospace company based in Long Beach, California, that specializes in developing and manufacturing deployable launch vehicles and infrastructure for missile defense. Formerly known as ABL Space Systems, the company focuses on creating containerized, mass-producible missile defense systems and providing rapid, low-cost flight testing to enhance global security and stability through advanced defensive technology.
