Head of Hardware Development

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      "text": "RESPONSIBILITIES:",
      "content": "<div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Own end-to-end engineering delivery of hardware products - structures, fluid systems, mechanisms, primary structure, avionics enclosures - from concept through manufacturing, qualification, and field support</li>\n<li>Lead, hire, develop, and mentor a team of engineers; set the bar for technical excellence and total ownership across the department</li>\n<li>Define and execute the technical roadmap for the Hardware Development department, balancing flight-ready execution with the build-out of containerized, mass-producible product lines</li>\n<li>Own department headcount, schedule and planning; allocate resources to maximize mission impact per dollar</li>\n<li>Drive design reviews, qualification plans, and risk-based decision-making; serve as the senior technical authority on hardware architecture and major trade studies</li>\n<li>Partner cross-functionally with propulsion, avionics, GNC, manufacturing, supply chain, and test/launch leadership to integrate hardware into flight-ready systems on aggressive schedules</li>\n<li>Represent Long Wall hardware capabilities to executive leadership, customers, and program partners, including the U.S. Government and allied defense organizations</li>\n\n</ul></div>"
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      "text": "BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:",
      "content": "<div>\n<p>• <strong>Education</strong>: B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline from an accredited university<br>• <strong>Experience</strong>: 8–12 years of progressive industry experience in hardware design and development, including direct people-management responsibility for multiple engineers, disciplines, or sub-teams</p>\n</div>"
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      "text": "REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:",
      "content": "<div>\n\n<li>Proven track record taking flight or mission-critical hardware from concept through qualification and field operations in aerospace, defense, or similarly high-stakes environments</li>\n<li>Direct management of engineering teams with accountability for hiring, performance, and career development</li>\n<li>Ownership of departmental roadmap and investment, with experience making cost/schedule/risk trade-offs across multiple programs</li>\n<li>Deep technical fluency in mechanical design, structural mechanics, fluid systems, manufacturing processes, GD&amp;T, and DFM/DFA principles</li>\n<li>Strong analytical foundation across hand calculations and FEA/CFD tools (e.g., ANSYS, ABAQUS, NASTRAN); able to challenge analysis and red-team designs</li>\n<li>Excellent written and verbal communication; able to brief executive leadership, customers, and government stakeholders on technical scope, risk, and progress</li>\n\n</div>"
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      "text": "PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:",
      "content": "<div>\n\n<li>Prior experience as a Head, Director, or Senior Manager of hardware engineering at a launch, missile, satellite, or defense systems company</li>\n<li>Experience scaling a hardware engineering function from prototype to rate production, including the introduction of containerized or mass-producible designs</li>\n<li>Familiarity with U.S. missile defense, hypersonics, or tactical/strategic deterrent programs and the associated customer environment (MDA, DoD, allied partners)</li>\n<li>Working knowledge of major CAD platforms (NX, CATIA, CREO/Pro-E) and PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill)</li>\n<li>Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity and shifting priorities on aggressive, mission-driven schedules</li>\n<li>Active or recent U.S. security clearance (Secret or above)</li>\n\n</div>"
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      "text": "ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:",
      "content": "<div>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;\">\n<li style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: black;\">Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time</span></li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: black;\">Ability to use a computer to complete assignments</span></li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: black;\">Ability to communicate with individuals and groups in person, by phone and telepresence</span></li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: black;\">Ability to lift up to 50 lbs</span></li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: black;\">While performing the duties of this job, the employee will typically work in an office environment</span></li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: black;\">Ability to travel between sites as needed by company</span></li>\n\n</ul></div>"
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