Senior Firmware Engineer, Embedded Platform
FirestormSan Diego, California, United States
Posted May 1, 2026
132000 - 178000 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 that put power back into the hands of operators.
Job Description
Firestorm is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to develop and optimize low-level embedded software in C++ for avionics systems, mission payloads, flight controllers, and embedded subsystems. The ideal candidate has a strong background in embedded systems development and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Systems, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in embedded systems development.
- 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
- 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
