Lead Program Systems Engineer, Cyclops (Fully Remote)

Long Wall Company; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Wall Company is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to own system level requirements, architecture, and verification planning for the interceptor. You will build and maintain traceability from customer objectives to subsystem requirements and lead major integration checkpoints.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in aerospace systems, excellent cross-disciplinary communication, and a track record of delivering robust architectures for defense programs like missile interceptors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering for aerospace or defense.

Responsibilities

• Own system level requirements, architecture, and verification planning for the interceptor.
• Build and maintain traceability from customer objectives to subsystem requirements.
• Lead system level technical reviews and major integration checkpoints.

Skills

Requirements definition

Interface control

Verification plans

Aerospace systems understanding

Cross-disciplinary communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems/ Aerospace/ Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering

Job description

• Own system level requirements, architecture, and verification planning for the interceptor.
• Build and maintain traceability from customer objectives to subsystem requirements.
• Lead system level technical reviews and major integration checkpoints.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering for aerospace or defense.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated experience with requirements definition, interface control, and verification plans.
• Strong understanding of aerospace subsystems and integration into coherent architectures.
• Excellent communication skills to translate technical architecture across disciplines.

Long Wall Company

They specialize in ballistic missile defense and develop the Cyclops interceptor, containerized launchers, and low-cost targets. Founded in 2024, the company fosters a mission-driven culture focused on problem-solving and ownership.