Jobs at Firestorm

The Manufacturing Engineer, NPI supports the transition of designs into production, develops processes, and spends time on the production floor solving real-time problems. Responsibilities include DFM/DFA analysis, developing work instructions, designing fixtures, and supporting First Article Inspections, among other duties to enhance production efficiency.

The Software QA Engineer will validate embedded Linux software, executing tests on firmware and device drivers, and ensuring reliability through automation and exploratory testing. The role requires collaboration with engineering teams to harden system safety and provide actionable feedback prior to flight tests.

The Production Planner will manage production schedules, coordinate materials with the supply chain, ensure compliance, and facilitate effective production operations.

As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, you will develop and maintain applications for manufacturing software platforms, handling API, frontend, and data integration. You will collaborate with stakeholders to meet operational needs, ensuring quality and efficiency in product delivery.

The Senior Quality Engineer will establish a quality foundation for xCell, leading investigations on manufacturing issues, interfacing with suppliers, and developing inspection criteria while utilizing continuous improvement methodologies.

The Senior Firmware Engineer at Firestorm will develop and optimize embedded software for unmanned aerial systems, ensuring performance and reliability. Responsibilities include integrating flight-critical systems and troubleshooting across multiple domains while collaborating with engineering teams.

The Senior IT Manager will lead the IT team, manage infrastructure, oversee compliance, and drive operational improvements in a defense technology environment.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer, NPI will develop manufacturing processes for UAV platforms, manage production ramp, and ensure product manufacturability and compliance with standards.

The Project Engineer will support the design and integration of weapon systems on UAS platforms, ensuring compliance with safety and regulations, while coordinating testing and documentation.

The Production Operations Manager oversees daily manufacturing operations, manages complex build processes, collaborates with engineering and supply chain teams, ensures compliance with quality standards, and fosters a culture of improvement and accountability.

Execute day-to-day export and trade compliance operations in an ITAR/EAR environment: screening, license application tracking (DECCS/SNAP-R), classification intake, training delivery, audits, recordkeeping, visitor/foreign person access control, and cross-functional coordination under the General Counsel and outside export counsel.

Lead design and development of a novel metal manufacturing capability from concept through production. Define processes, parameters, and quality criteria for additive and subtractive workflows, oversee post-processing and inspection, drive new product development and sustaining engineering, and provide technical leadership across mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and software interfaces.

Lead propulsion development and integration for small piston and micro-turbojet engines. Own engine selection, fuel and ignition systems, ECU calibration, test-stand and flight testing, failure investigations, propeller specification, and vendor qualification. Work hands-on on test stands and flight lines, partner with airframe, thermal, and electrical teams, and support field testing and troubleshooting.

Lead manufacturing process development and NPI for xCell electromechanical systems. Provide DFM/DFA feedback, drive continuous improvement, support retrofits and modernization, work with suppliers and production, and manage PLM/ECO/configuration tasks while enabling additive, CNC, and advanced manufacturing capabilities.

Support technical program management by maintaining schedules, tracking milestones, and documenting status. Provide engineering support including 3D models and 2D drawings, coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional teams, participate in customer/supplier visits (~10% travel), and help maintain program documentation and reporting.

Lead electrical design, integration, testing, and certification of Electronic Safe-and-Arm (ESAD/ESAF) and firing-set electronics for tactical sUAS. Responsibilities include schematic/PCB design, energy storage and charge/fire circuitry, arming logic, EMI/EMC and HERO analysis, test campaign planning (bench, environmental, flight), ICDs, and supporting Fuze Safety Review Board qualification and DoD compliance.

Serve as an embedded, high-autonomy people-operations partner reporting to Legal. Lead employee relations, investigations, compliance, compensation governance, contractor classification, and cross-border/H-1B coordination. Build scalable policies, forms, workflows, and governance; manage an HR Coordinator; own HRIS/ATS configuration and data integrity; advise C-suite and managers; and translate legal guidance into defensible operational actions to prevent recurring issues.

The role involves new product development, systems engineering across various interfaces, sustaining fielded systems, and elevating engineering rigor.

The Applied AI & Optimization Engineer will develop optimization algorithms, implement analytics layers, and integrate AI assistants within the manufacturing platform.

The engineer designs and implements software for manufacturing automation, integrates robotics, develops testing infrastructure, and ensures software-hardware interaction in production settings.