Principal Airframe Design Engineer
FirestormSan Diego, California, United States
Posted April 29, 2026
153000 - 206000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Firestorm is a VC-backed company at the intersection of defense and Silicon Valley, pioneering the development of mission-adaptable aerial vehicles.
Job Description
Firestorm is seeking a highly skilled Principal Airframe Design Engineer to join its innovative engineering team in developing next-generation UAV systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and build efforts of critical flight structures and mechanisms within the product line.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline
- 10+ years of mechanical design experience, working directly with aircraft design
- Proven track record of taking complex mechanical assemblies from concept to production
- Strong foundation in mechanical engineering fundamentals; structures, fluid systems, thermal management, and mechanisms
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and visions plans
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Equity grants for new hires
- Unlimited PTO
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar
- Generous Parental Leave
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- FSA
- DCFSA
- HSA
- Hospital Indemnity insurance
- Critical Illness insurance
- Accident insurance
- Basic Life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance