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Firestorm Labs is hiring a Chief Engineer to lead the technical architecture, verification and validation, design reviews, configuration control, and technical readiness of a UAS development program. The role owns hardware and software architecture, coordinates with mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software leads, and represents the program in customer and government reviews. It is based in San Diego, California, requires U.S. citizenship and a U.S. Government security clearance, and offers a salary of $210,000–$240,000 USD plus benefits.

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System architecture
Hardware/software architecture
Test strategy
Flight test
Configuration control
Systems engineering
CAD and simulation

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Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; Master's preferred.
Required Previous Experiences: 15+ years of engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or a comparable safety- and performance-critical hardware domain, including ownership of a hardware and software/firmware system architecture.
Experience with test and evaluation, including defining test strategy, approving test plans, and making go/no-go decisions based on test evidence.
12+ years of aerospace development experience, including at least 3 years in a Project Engineer or equivalent technical program execution role.
Experience in aircraft architecture, airframe development, or aircraft software development.
Experience building or substantially improving engineering processes such as design reviews, configuration management, or verification planning.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with UAS, missiles, or other expendable or attritable aerospace systems.
Prior experience as a chief engineer, DER, or technical lead on a single named program from architecture through flight test.
Experience establishing a test and evaluation program from scratch on a new vehicle.
Experience with low-cost, high-rate manufacturing philosophies.
Experience with payload and autonomy integrations.
5+ years of experience in unmanned aerial systems or autonomous platforms.
Private pilot, home-build aircraft, or RC aircraft experience.
Understanding of autonomy, AI/ML integration, or edge computing for UAS.
Familiarity with DoD, NASA, or commercial UAS programs.
Knowledge of UAS regulatory frameworks and airworthiness requirements.

About Firestorm

Firestorm

federal government contractors

It helps clients manage crisis and risk through program development, insurance partnerships, and advisory services, using its PREDICT.PLAN.PERFORM. methodology. Its services are delivered to partner organizations and their insureds, members, and clients in partnership with risk-bearing entities. The company says its methodology has been deployed over hundreds of engagements and that it has responded to major critical incidents, including the shootings at Virginia Tech and Hurricane Sandy.

Founded: 2005

Who they serve

Firestorm provides services to schools and businesses. Firestorm delivers services to partner organizations and their insureds, members, and clients.

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