Sr. Integration Technician

Long Wall; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Long Wall is seeking a Sr. Integration Technician in El Segundo, CA. The ideal candidate will handle the integration and assembly of critical launch vehicle components, ensuring quality and timely delivery.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting systems and collaborating with engineers for effective execution. Basic qualifications include a High School Diploma and over 6 years of manufacturing experience. Preferred skills encompass knowledge of ESD, FOD, and high-pressure testing.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on technical experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with connector population, wire cutting, and component installation.
• Ability to work off ladders and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Integrate launch vehicle and supporting ground equipment.
• Test systems after integration, including high-pressure leak checks.
• Troubleshoot and maintain fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems.

Skills

Knowledge of ESD, FOD, and tool control

Experience with high-pressure testing

Proficient with precision tooling

Education

High School Diploma

Prior experience in aerospace or defense

Tools

Calipers

Torque wrenches

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 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.

Sr. Integration Technician

DESCRIPTION

As an Integration Technician, you will be responsible for performing critical work to build the launch vehicle, supporting ground equipment, and propulsion. You will be responsible for the integration and assembly efforts to ensure a quality product and on-time delivery for missions. We are looking for an individual who enjoys solving complex issues in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Integrate launch vehicle and supporting ground equipment per work instructions, taking a lead role in resolving build non-conformances
• Test systems after integration, including high-pressure leak checks
• Work alongside engineers to execute procedures effectively to safely accomplish integration and testing activities
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems
• Integrate key components and hardware, including engine and vehicle checkouts
• Perform assembly of propulsion systems and electrical harness routing
• Maintain high-level documentation and work cross-functionally as needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma
• 6+ years of hands-on technical experience within manufacturing

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of ESD, FOD, and tool control
• Experience with connector population, wire cutting, contact crimping, wire/cable routing, component installation, hardware torque, and general mechanical assembly
• Proficient with work instructions, engineering drawings, and technical manuals to perform a variety of electro/mechanical assembly operations
• Experience with high-pressure testing
• Knowledge of 5S principles and AS9100
• Proficient with precision tooling (calipers, torque wrenches, pin gauges)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience in aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with launch vehicle, propulsion, or rocket engine integration
• Include broader competencies such as adaptability, learning agility, or cross-functional exposure where relevant
• IPC J-STD-001 or NASA-STD-8739 certification
• Experience mentoring or leading junior technicians in a build or test environment
• Familiarity with MES, ERP, or non-conformance / MRB documentation systems

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 20lbs
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will typically work in an office environment
• Ability to work off ladders

$40 - $55 an hour

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.

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.