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.

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 Systems Engineer at Long Wall, you will be responsible for the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of the company’s IT infrastructure supporting engineering, corporate, and mission-critical operations. You will manage and maintain a complex ecosystem of servers, networks, endpoints, and enterprise applications, ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient systems that enable every program and every mission. In this role, you will work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and leadership teams to design, implement, and optimize IT solutions in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment. This position plays a critical role in maintaining operational excellence while supporting Long Wall’s continued growth and mission execution. 

• Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure. 
• Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, networks, servers, and virtualization environment 
• Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage virtual/physical servers, and integrate automation processes. 
• Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing the impact of issues. 
• Lead desktop and helpdesk support efforts, making sure all desktop applications, workstations, and related equipment problems are resolved in a timely manner with limited disruptions. 
• Manage and maintain MDM for Apple devices. 
• Administration of various lines of business applications from Engineering 
• (CAD, ANSYS, Matlab, etc), corporate software (M365, Atlassian, SQL) 

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, System Administration 
• or a closely related field, or equivalent experience required. 
• 5 years of database, network administration, or system administration experience 

• 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 

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 a 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, 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.

Salary : $85,000 - $125,000