Project Engineer, UAS Development
FirestormSan Diego, California, United States
Posted April 21, 2026
123000 - 171000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Firestorm is a pioneering company that is revolutionizing the military's approach to on-site modularity, creating affordable and adaptable solutions that meet the Department of Defense's requirements. By developing open-source architectures, Firestorm is empowering the military to support a wide range of mission areas, redefining the boundaries of what is possible in the process.
Job Description
Firestorm is seeking a Project Engineer to drive execution and coordination across the full development lifecycle of our unmanned aerial systems. 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in an aerospace or defense engineering role supporting complex electromechanical systems
- U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations & the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance
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