Firestorm Labs is seeking a strategic Director of Manufacturing Engineering to join our growing team in San Diego. At Firestorm Labs, we are building the future of distributed, mission-adaptive airpower for the modern warfighter. We are seeking an influential, highly analytical, and detail-oriented Director of Manufacturing Engineering with deep new product introduction experience to drive operational excellence across our development and production environments. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring successful product launch by partnering cross-functionally throughout the product lifecycle so that design, test, and quality can support aggressive production ramp goals. You will work closely with Production and Quality teams to analyze and optimize operations, improve processes, reduce waste, and increase efficiency across additive manufacturing, assembly, and test operations. This role will build out NPI resources to ensure successful transition of Firestorm platforms into production; your work will be central to scaling Firestorm’s manufacturing capability and enabling mission success.
This is a hands-on, technical leadership role where precision, discipline, and accountability are essential. The hardware you help deliver will take flight, and your contributions will directly influence the tactical readiness and operational performance of Firestorm platforms.
At Firestorm, we are building autonomous aerial systems that operate where they are needed most, when they are needed most. Our mission requires speed, ingenuity, and a relentless commitment to engineering excellence. Firestorm is seeking an Engineering Aide to support our Engineering team drive the execution and coordination across the full development lifecycle of our unmanned aerial systems.
As an Engineering Aide at Firestorm Labs, you will report directly to the SVP of Engineering and provide critical hands-on support to engineers across multiple disciplines. This is a hands-on role that blends technical documentation, test support, lab work, and project management assistance in a fast-paced environment. You’ll help turn innovative designs into reality by supporting prototyping, testing, data collection, and coordinating cross-functional engineering efforts.
At Firestorm Labs, we’re always looking ahead, and that includes building relationships with forward-thinking engineers, operators, and innovators who want to shape the future of defense technology. We’re a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. Backed by leading venture capital and built at the intersection of defense and cutting-edge technology, Firestorm is pioneering mission-adaptable aerial vehicles designed to enable operators and put power back in their hands.
Our mission is to revolutionize how defense solutions are designed and delivered. Through innovative, cost-efficient technologies, we’re working to empower U.S. allies to effectively deter aggressors, regardless of defense budget. This commitment is rooted in a core principle we call democratized deterrence; advancing defense innovation where cutting-edge capabilities are no longer limited by budget or lengthy timelines. We’re redefining defense procurement and building world-class capabilities at a fraction of the cost. To do that, we need exceptional people who thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring an ownership mindset to everything they do. At Firestorm, you’re not just executing tasks, you’re responsible for outcomes. We believe in giving people the autonomy to lead, the tools to build, and the trust to own what they create.
Firestorm Labs is seeking a skilled and driven Field Service Engineer (FSE) to join our growing team, supporting the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of HP 3D printers and adjacent additive manufacturing equipment. In this role, you’ll be on the front lines delivering high-caliber service, ensuring uptime, and helping customers maximize the value of their 3D printing systems.
You’ll be joining a mission-driven company pushing the boundaries of advanced manufacturing, with a direct impact on customer success and product performance. As the face of Firestorm Labs in the field, you’ll ensure exceptional technical support and customer satisfaction. We're looking for someone who’s equally comfortable with hands-on troubleshooting, clear technical communication, and supporting cross-functional teams like engineering, and operations.
At Firestorm, we are building autonomous aerial systems that operate where they are needed most, when they are needed most. Our mission requires speed, ingenuity, and a relentless commitment to engineering excellence. We move fast, test constantly, and deliver capability that performs in the real world, not just in simulation.
We are looking for a Controls Engineer who is excited to build, test, and deliver high-performance autonomous flight systems. You will own the design, implementation, and validation of flight-control algorithms for our Unmanned Autonomous Systems, blending deep control-systems expertise with startup-level ownership and hands-on testing. You will architect control solutions, build and refine models and simulations, and drive flight-test workflows from first flight through rapid iteration. This is not a theory-only role. You will see your work fly, assess real-world behavior, tune performance in the loop, and directly influence vehicle capability. You will help define technical standards, contribute to a high-integrity engineering culture, and shape how autonomy is deployed in demanding operational environments.
If you want to build systems that matter, own your work end to end, and be part of a team that values bold thinking grounded in rigorous engineering, Firestorm is the place to do it.
Firestorm is seeking a skilled Robotics Engineer to join our innovative engineering team in building autonomy and mission systems for next-generation defense platforms. As a Junior Robotics Engineer, you will support software development, testing, and integration for autonomous systems operating in real environments. You’ll help bring autonomy from simulation to field readiness by working across perception, controls, and system integration. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and offers significant growth and ownership while working alongside experienced engineers.
At Firestorm Labs, we are building the future of distributed, mission-adaptive airpower for the modern warfighter. As a Manufacturing Technician, you will be directly responsible for building, inspecting, and supporting the integration of UAV systems that are deployed in real-world operational environments. You’ll assemble flight-critical structures, propulsion systems, and subsystems using precise methods and tooling, while working closely with engineers and other technicians to ensure each vehicle meets rigorous mechanical and performance standards. Your work will span the full lifecycle of production — from part preparation and alignment through final assembly and checkout.
This is a hands-on, technical role where attention to detail, discipline, and accountability are essential. The hardware you build will fly & your contributions will directly impact the tactical readiness and mission success of Firestorm platforms.
Firestorm is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer to join our innovative engineering team in developing next-generation UAV systems. As a Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer at Firestorm, you will be responsible for the design, structural analysis, and build efforts of critical flight structures and mechanisms within our product line. You will work closely with a dynamic and fast-paced team of engineers and leadership to ensure mission-critical hardware meets stringent technical, schedule, and performance requirements.
In this role, you will play a pivotal role in developing mechanical components and subsystems that satisfy demanding criteria for performance, manufacturability, and cost. Your expertise will bridge advanced aerospace technology and practical engineering as you collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, manufacturing, and flight-test teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical and electromechanical systems.
A successful candidate will have proven experience delivering high-performance, mass-optimized hardware in rapid development environments, with a strong foundation in both mechanical design and structural analysis. Proficiency in 3D CAD, first-order hand calculations, and higher order analysis methods will be key to driving innovative solutions that enhance our UAV platform capabilities. As an individual contributor, you will directly influence the technical direction of your designs and help shape engineering best practices across projects. You will be engaged in all phases of the development lifecycle, from early concepts and prototyping through rigorous testing and production, in a fast-moving, high-impact setting.
Firestorm is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join our innovative engineering team in developing next-generation UAV systems. This person will be responsible for design and analysis of critical flight structures and mechanism design as well as build efforts for Firestorm's product line. The Mechanical Engineer will work closely with a fast-moving team of peers and engineering leadership to ensure mission-critical hardware is delivered on time and meets demanding technical performance.
In this role, you’ll play a critical part in designing mechanical components and subsystems that meet demanding performance, manufacturability, and cost goals. You’ll work at the intersection of advanced aerospace technology and practical engineering, collaborating closely with electrical, manufacturing, and flight-test teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical and electromechanical systems.
A successful candidate will have experience delivering high-performance, mass-constrained hardware in a rapid development environment. Your expertise in 3D CAD, precision mechanical design, and system-level integration will be instrumental in driving forward novel solutions that expand the capabilities of our UAV platforms. As an individual contributor, you’ll directly contribute to the technical direction of your designs and play a key role in shaping engineering best practices across projects. You’ll be involved in all phases of the development cycle, from early concept and prototyping to rigorous testing and production, in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
Firestorm is seeking a Product Manager, Software Ecosystem who will work hand in hand with our Head of Software and multidisciplinary teams to shape and continually refine the software capabilities that power our edge-based command and control systems, autonomy frameworks, and cloud-based mission management applications.
You will act as a force multiplier, synthesizing user insights, organizing priorities, and helping coordinate development efforts so that engineering, design, and business development stakeholders can move quickly and confidently. Your impact will be measured by how effectively you translate mission needs into clear, actionable work for the team and how smoothly you help shepherd features from concept through deployment and iteration.
At Firestorm Labs, capability is delivered to the warfighter at the speed of relevance through advanced autonomy, modular systems, and rapid manufacturing. The Product Manager will leverage these cutting-edge technologies to accelerate innovation, close capability gaps, and help revitalize the technological and operational advantage of U.S. and allied forces globally. This position offers significant visibility and frequent engagement with internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
At Firestorm, we are building autonomous aerial systems that operate where they are needed most, when they are needed most. Our mission requires speed, ingenuity, and a relentless commitment to engineering excellence. Firestorm is seeking a Project Engineer to drive execution and coordination across the full development lifecycle of our unmanned aerial systems. This role sits at the center of engineering, manufacturing, flight test, and program execution, ensuring designs move rapidly from concept to prototype, flight test, and production readiness.
This role blends systems engineering discipline, aerospace and mechanical fundamentals, and technical program execution to deliver safe, reliable, and rapidly iterated UAS platforms from concept through flight test and production. This role blends systems engineering discipline, hands on engineering, and agile program execution to rapidly develop, test, and mature UAS platforms from clean sheet concept to fielded capability. You will translate system goals into clear engineering plans, track deliverables and risks, coordinate cross functional technical efforts, and support hands on integration and flight activities.
The ideal candidate thrives in fast paced development environments, enjoys working closely with multidisciplinary engineers and operators, and takes pride in delivering systems that fly.
Firestorm Labs is seeking a Proposal & Capture Manager to lead and drive the strategic development, capture, and proposal execution of high-priority defense opportunities. This role is central to our mission of delivering cost-effective, innovative defense solutions that empower U.S. ally nations to meet their security objectives. As a Proposal & Capture Manager, you will own the full business development lifecycle from early opportunity shaping and customer engagement, to proposal development and contract submission.
You will take full ownership of high-value opportunities, crafting and implementing tailored capture strategies, engaging directly with key customers, managing strategic partnerships, and leading internal teams through every stage of the pursuit. Simultaneously, you will oversee the proposal development process, from kickoff through final submission, ensuring compliance, compelling content, and alignment with capture objectives. Your ability to balance technical, operational, and financial considerations while collaborating across business functions will be essential to winning Firestorm’s most strategic contracts.
Firestorm Labs is seeking a proactive and strategic Quality Manager to join our growing team in San Diego. The Site Quality Manager is a high-impact, hands-on leader responsible for ensuring that new hardware products are introduced into production with robust quality designs, scalable processes, and compliant documentation. You will play a critical role in bridging hardware design, new product integration, and core quality management principles to ensure reliable, repeatable, and safe product performance.
In this role, you will serve as the primary quality representative partnering closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations throughout the entire product development lifecycle. You will apply best practices from standards such as ISO 9001 to implement right-sized quality processes that support operational efficiency, early production builds, and future compliance needs. You will also be responsible for building the site’s quality control function, including inspection, test capabilities, and supplier quality processes from the ground up.
Firestorm Labs is at the forefront of innovation, delivering advanced solutions that make a real impact. We are looking for a Senior Accountant who is excited to support the company’s growth by ensuring financial accuracy, and compliance, while helping programs & projects succeed. The ideal candidate will bring strong operational expertise, a process improvement mindset, and a collaborative approach. You will work closely with the Director of Finance and cross-functionally across other departments to ensure our accounting processes are efficient, accurate, and scalable. This role is more than traditional accounting. You will partner with program & the operations team, contribute to strategic financial planning, and help shape internal processes that support audits and regulatory compliance.
As a rapidly growing defense-technology company, Firestorm Labs offers a unique opportunity to build a finance career with impact. This role provides a path toward Accounting Manager, Program Finance, or FP&A roles while gaining hands-on experience in audits, cost accounting, and financial reporting. We're looking for someone driven, analytical, and excited to contribute to mission-critical innovation.
Firestorm is building the next generation of autonomous systems for defense and national security. We move quickly, solve hard technical problems and build software that operates in real environments, not lab simulations. We are seeking an experienced & driven Senior Backend Engineer, Web & Cloud, who will own backend systems that enable real-time autonomy, data movement, and mission operations. You will architect and scale services, streaming pipelines, and secure cloud-to-edge capabilities that connect autonomous platforms, operators, and mission systems.
This role is for engineers who build reliable and scalable systems, understand production constraints, and take ownership of outcomes. You will improve and extend core platform services, contribute to architecture decisions, and support a high-performance engineering culture as we scale.
Firestorm Labs is seeking an experienced and driven Firmware Engineer who has a specialized focus in embedded platforms. In this role, you will support the development, integration, and deployment of avionics and embedded systems for our next-generation unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This position will advance our flight-critical firmware and avionics systems by ensuring they meet key performance and reliability standards, while enabling full mission readiness.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate flight-critical systems, resolve complex technical issues across domains, and support both IRAD and field operations. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, where rapid iteration and field validation are core to success.
Firestorm Labs is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Integrations Engineer to support the integration of advanced payloads into our next-generation Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). You will work directly with customers at a Department of Defense (DoD) installation to specify, install, test and troubleshoot, their custom physical and digital payloads. This role requires a strong background in avionics, embedded systems, RF communications, tactical networking, and real-time software integration.
You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to effectively integrate customer defined payloads, including the platform, autonomy and software engineering, to deliver mission-ready systems in high-pressure environments. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with strong technical depth, a background in UAV systems and the ability to lead complex integration, mission-ready solutions.
At Firestorm, we are building autonomous aerial systems that operate where they are needed most, when they are needed most. Our mission requires speed, ingenuity, and a relentless commitment to engineering excellence. Firestorm is seeking a Senior Manager to lead our Flight Test team & drive execution and coordination across the full development lifecycle of our unmanned aerial systems.
As the Senior Manager of Flight Test Engineering at Firestorm Labs, you will lead the team responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating the flight test activities that validate our autonomous aerial systems. You will mentor, develop, and guide a high-performing group of flight test engineers, setting technical direction while fostering a culture of accountability, curiosity, and operational excellence. While you will collaborate closely with Flight Test Operations, your core ownership is the engineering strategy behind test design, system integration, instrumentation, and data analysis.
In this role, you will shape the engineering roadmap for flight testing, partner cross-functionally to resolve complex integration challenges, and build processes that support rapid iteration without compromising safety or rigor. You’ll leverage deep experience with unmanned systems to translate development priorities into executable test plans, accelerate system maturation, and help deliver mission-ready capabilities that push the boundaries of autonomous aviation. The ideal candidate will drive operational excellence across test activities, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize cross-functional collaboration to deliver mission-critical autonomous systems that transform defense capabilities.
Firestorm Labs is seeking an experienced Senior Marketing Manager to lead strategic marketing efforts that advance our mission to restore America’s industrial and technological edge in national defense. This is a rare opportunity to build one of the most iconic brands in defense. The foundation is in place; the product, traction, and execution are already working. We’re looking for a marketing leader who can elevate our image, tell our story with clarity and power, and help define the next era of American defense innovation.
This leadership role will develop and execute integrated marketing strategies that grow awareness, generate demand, and position Firestorm as a category-defining company in autonomy, defense and dual-use tech. Working closely with the Founders and Executive Team, you’ll craft annual marketing plans that align brand, digital, and product initiatives with company growth goals. You’ll own campaigns that shape industry perception, engage key stakeholders including the DoD and innovation partners, and drive demand for Firestorm’s autonomous systems.
Your scope includes brand positioning, content strategy, go-to-market planning, sales enablement, and support for investor relations, as well as managing PR and proactively addressing crisis communications. Collaboration with product, business development and external partners is essential to ensure mission-aligned, measurable outcomes. Success in this roles requires a strategic, hands-on marketer who thrives in a fast-paced, technical environment and is passionate about revitalizing the U.S. defense industrial base.
Firestorm is seeking a Senior PCB Layout Engineer to join our growing hardware team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for executing complex printed circuit board (PCB) designs across our product lines, with a strong focus on performance, manufacturability, and reliability. You’ll drive layout standards, mentor others on best practices, and collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams. This is a highly technical, hands-on position where your deep expertise in high-speed layout, signal integrity, and PCB manufacturing will have a direct impact on Firestorm’s hardware success.
Firestorm Labs is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Network and Communications Software Engineer to join our team. This role will be at the forefront of developing and implementing advanced software solutions that directly interact with tactical and military communication systems, including radio and satellite systems.
Your expertise will be crucial in designing and enhancing the communication capabilities of our mission-adaptable aerial vehicles, ensuring they operate efficiently in diverse and challenging environments. This position requires a deep understanding of both software engineering and communication technologies, coupled with practical experience in networking, RF engineering & system integration.
Firestorm Labs is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to join our growing team in San Diego. At Firestorm Labs, we are building the future of distributed, mission-adaptive airpower for the modern warfighter. The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer is a key technical leader responsible for building a high-performing, reliable, and scalable supply base that supports Firestorm’s rapid growth and production demands. This role ensures that every material, component, and service delivered by suppliers meets stringent quality, performance, and regulatory expectations. You will lead the development of supplier quality systems from the ground up, including supplier selection and qualification, audit programs, risk mitigation strategies, defect prevention methods, and corrective action processes.
You will collaborate closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, and New Product Introduction teams to ensure that supplier capabilities align with evolving technical requirements and production volume goals. You will evaluate supplier readiness, guide suppliers through qualification activities, and establish controls that support early development builds through full-rate production. Your work will directly influence Firestorm’s ability to scale efficiently, maintain product reliability, and ensure mission readiness across all platforms.
This role is hands-on and highly collaborative, suited for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, excels at technical problem solving, and can influence both internal teams and external partners. You will be responsible for identifying risks early, driving continuous improvement, and shaping supplier quality practices that support Firestorm’s long-term manufacturing strategy.
As a Senior Technical Program Manager at Firestorm, you will take charge of mission-critical programs that push the boundaries of aerospace and defense technologies. You’ll be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end execution of complex projects, ensuring the seamless integration of technical, schedule, and cost objectives to deliver innovative, high-performance systems.
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned program manager to influence key decisions, lead cross-functional teams, and drive both innovation and operational excellence in programs that directly impact national security. You will collaborate closely with Business Development, Operations, and Engineering teams, maintaining a strong focus on program execution, customer satisfaction, and delivering cutting-edge technologies that meet the highest standards.
At Firestorm Labs, driving business growth and equipping end-users with clear, effective documentation is essential to mission success. As a Senior Technical Writer supporting our Advanced Manufacturing, xCell team, your mission is to partner closely with product, engineering and the business development team, to deliver accurate, updated and easy-to-understand documentation. You will play a key role in creating instructional materials as well as technical manuals, ensuring our teams are fully equipped for continuity of operations and supporting customers effectively.
This role will work closely with our broader engineering teams to develop and manage documentation that supports all phases of execution for the xCell product line. You’ll produce user manuals, system guides, SOPs, and instructor-led training materials tailored to defense audiences. This is a unique opportunity to shape the knowledge infrastructure behind next-generation manufacturing, define documentation strategies and processes that scale with Firestorm’s growth, and ensure clarity, consistency, and operational readiness.
The ideal candidate brings a hunger for knowledge, a thirst for quality, and an eye for accuracy. Strong critical thinking and the ability to digest technically complex information are vital. This role is for a mission-focused technical communicator passionate about supporting the warfighter by ensuring effective and accurate training delivery. The management in coordinating stakeholders and managing documentation roadmaps will set the standard for clarity, quality, and consistency across written materials at Firestorm Labs, ensuring operators are fully equipped to deploy and maintain next-generation systems.
Firestorm Labs is seeking a proactive and strategic Sourcing Manager to join our growing team in San Diego. In this high-impact role, you will drive innovative sourcing strategies and lead engagements across a wide range of commodities, helping our next-generation hardware and integrated systems move from prototype to full-rate global production. You will work closely with engineering, product, and business development teams to optimize performance, ensure exceptional quality, and enable rapid launch and scale of mission-critical programs.
This is a hands-on role where your ability to navigate complex supplier ecosystems, mitigate risk, and maintain compliance with DoD, ITAR, FAR/DFARS, and cybersecurity requirements will directly impact Firestorm’s success. You will play a key role in expanding our global supplier network, adding resiliency and capacity to meet the needs of customers worldwide, while supporting fast-paced, high-visibility programs in a highly collaborative environment.
