Assembly Technician

Long Wall; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heavily employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Long Wall in El Segundo, California is seeking an Assembly Technician to work closely with engineering on flight component production. This role requires 2+ years in manufacturing and the ability to perform assembly-related tests. Responsibilities include ensuring high-quality assembly, maintaining a professional workspace, and collaborative problem-solving. Benefits include subsidized medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and adaptable in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional assembly experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering to build flight components.
• Assemble motors, pumps, valves, and regulators per specifications.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area following 5S standards.

Skills

Hydraulic, pneumatic proof, leak, thermal, and electrical tests

Reading mechanical assembly drawings and blueprints

Problem-solving with minimal supervision

Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

Assembly tools and equipment

Job description

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 requires 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.

Assembly Technician

Description

Assembly Technicians work closely with the engineering department to build flight components for our various programs. Technicians will build motors, pumps, valves, regulators, mechanisms, as well as integration for maximum reliable functionality. As a technician, you will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of build quality, and interfacing directly with engineers on the floor. Technicians in this role will be capable of understanding component functionality to be able to assist in troubleshooting or recognizing potential hazards/issues before they occur and helping to update work instructions/processes to reduce future issues and increase personnel safety.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality components for our programs by collaborating with engineering and leadership to achieve Long Wall’s component delivery rate in a reliable manner.
• Precisely assemble motors, pumps, valves, regulators, mechanisms, and integration per work instructions and Long Wall specifications.
• Record pass down of completed work and report to the lead technician or manager.
• Maintain a safe, professional, and neat work area, adhering to 5S industry standards.
• Set the standard for a rigorous and efficient technician team, operating with high efficiency and utilization across a broad mix of products.
• Provide recommendations to design/instructions/process to improve reliability, manufacturability, quality, or rate of components.
• Collaborate & cooperate with team members to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly targets.
• Be flexible and willing to adapt to “best practices” in order to meet production demands.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 2+ years of experience working in an aerospace, manufacturing, military, or automotive environment.

Required Skills and Experience

• 2+ years of professional assembly experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of experience performing hydraulic, pneumatic proof, leak, thermal, and electrical tests.
• Ability to read mechanical assembly drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, meet aggressive schedules.
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high‑paced, challenging work environment.
• Ability to solve complex problems with minimal supervision on tight schedules.
• Ability to take project goals inputs and work towards that end‑goal beyond individual task assignment.

Other Skills and Experience

• Prior experience in the aerospace industry.
• High attention to detail to ensure safety and accuracy of assembly procedures.
• Previous experience with interaction and correspondence with support engineers.
• A&P license.
• Embodies team mentality; coachable and reliable.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical systems.
• Strong mathematical, basic computer, problem‑solving, decision‑making skills, and strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to make full use of computer network systems.
• Grow your skill set (seal installation, assembly, pressurized testing, etc.) and expertise across products (pneumatic, electromechanical, and passive valves) while training peers in a fast‑growing team.
• 5S knowledge and LEAN experience.

General Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer to complete assignments.
• Flexible to support various job duties as needed.
• Ability to communicate with individuals and groups in person, by phone and telepresence.
• Ability to pick up to 50 lbs.
• 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.

24 - 39 an hour

S1 - 24.00 to 35.00/hr

S2 - 26.00 to 39.00/hr

This is the lowest to highest compensation range we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Benefits

• 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 flexible vacation policy for exempt employees.

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information protected under U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, U.S. person status (including U.S. 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.