SRM Structures Design Engineer

Long Wall • Huntsville, AL

1d • $115,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Long Wall is seeking an experienced Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Structures Design Engineer to support the design, development, and production of SRMs for its interceptor system. The role serves as the technical authority for SRM structural components, ensuring motor cases, other primary structures, and secondary structures satisfy demanding missile interception requirements while remaining manufacturable at scale.

The engineer will design and analyze motor cases, internal and external joints, raceways, and flight-equipment mounting; review and interpret static-fire and flight-test data; provide technical oversight and direction to suppliers; and define requirements and verify compliance throughout development and production. The role will establish rigorous design methods while supporting efficient program execution, working across propulsion, ballistics, structures and dynamics, aerodynamics, guidance and control, manufacturing, and systems engineering to keep structural decisions aligned with system performance, technical baselines, and program objectives.

The position requires access to information protected by U.S. export-control laws, so U.S. person status is required. A national security suitability screening following offer acceptance is also required. Travel between Long Wall sites may be needed. Compensation is listed as $115,000–$190,000 per year, with base pay and equity. The role also offers the benefits described in the posting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical discipline, or equivalent experience in complex aerospace or defense development.
• 5+ years of experience with solid rocket motors or composite structures.
• Proficiency with NX, Creo, or other parametric CAD software.
• Proficiency in product definition creation, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and engineering drawings.
• Experience designing and developing filament-wound pressure vessels and other composite structures.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments combining private-investment-driven development with government test requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering artifacts, requirements, and configurations and convert them into actionable activities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, including the ability to align engineering teams, surface risks early, and maintain clarity across disciplines.
• Ability to partner closely across technical disciplines with technical authorities, customers, and suppliers to ensure disciplined technical execution.
• U.S. person status as defined in the posting is required because the role requires access to export-controlled information.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods; use a computer; and communicate effectively in person, via telepresence, and by phone.
• Ability to travel between Long Wall sites as needed.
• Successful completion of a national security suitability screening following offer acceptance.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on manufacturing experience with composite structures, including filament winding and hand lay-up.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C++, FORTRAN, or similar programming languages.
• Experience supporting missile defense, launch vehicle development, aerospace hardware integration, or other technically complex systems.
• Familiarity with requirements flow-down, verification planning, ICD management, and configuration control.
• Prior experience working within a hybrid program environment combining internal rapid development and government-funded test campaigns.
• Ability to translate ambiguous technical requirements into executable work.

Responsibilities

• Design SRM structural components to meet technical requirements, including pressure vessels, vehicle primary structure, and secondary structures.
• Develop, refine, and validate design methods and tools for motor cases, igniter structure, and vehicle integration.
• Review and provide oversight to suppliers designing structural components for integration into the Cyclops vehicle.
• Review test data from component structural tests, including solid rocket motor static tests.
• Prepare, present, and explain technical results to government partners, customers, and suppliers.
• Define requirements and verify compliance throughout development and production.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equity in addition to base pay.
• Heavily employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Long Wall-paid life insurance and LTD coverage.
• 4% 401(k) 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 a flexible vacation policy for exempt employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior