Jobs at Firestorm

Build applied AI systems for Crucible, Firestorm's manufacturing operations software. You'll productionize ML and optimization models, integrate foundation models and LLMs into workflows, and design end-to-end AI capabilities—from model selection and evaluation through reliable production deployment across cloud, air-gapped, and edge environments.…See more This is a hands-on engineering role requiring 5+ years shipping production ML/AI systems, strong Python and software engineering fundamentals, and deep experience with LLMs, transformer models, and production ML monitoring.

Staff-level systems software engineer responsible for designing and building Crucible's edge deployment platform, including Linux environment configuration, lifecycle management, factory floor hardware integration, and reliable operation in disconnected or air-gapped environments. You'll own the runtime infrastructure, device provisioning and updates, networking and security hardening, and debug problems spanning applications, OS, networking, and physical equipment.…See more Requires 8+ years of systems/platform/embedded Linux experience, strong systems programming skills, networking fundamentals, and demonstrated ability to integrate software with hardware and external devices.

Senior or Staff Cloud Infrastructure Engineer responsible for designing and operating Crucible, a manufacturing-network software platform running across commercial cloud, government cloud, and on-premises environments. You will own infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Helm, GitOps), Kubernetes production operations, cloud networking, identity and security controls, CI/CD pipelines, and observability tooling.…See more You'll work directly with software engineers to improve developer velocity, ensure production reliability, and support complex multi-environment deployments including GovCloud and air-gapped systems.

Senior Software Test Automation Engineer building scenario-based tests, frameworks, and infrastructure to validate autonomous aircraft software across SIL, HIL, and VIL environments. The role focuses on automating end-to-end aircraft behaviors, integrating testing into CI/CD workflows, debugging cross-system failures, and scaling test platforms.…See more Requires 5+ years of software engineering or test automation experience, strong Python or C++ skills, and hands-on experience with hardware-connected test environments and complex integrated systems.

Staff-level hands-on security engineer responsible for designing and implementing platform security across Crucible, cloud infrastructure, and edge deployments. You will write code, harden Kubernetes and Linux systems, build identity and access controls, secure the software supply chain, and automate security into CI/CD workflows.…See more The role requires 8+ years of security engineering experience, strong software engineering skills, deep cloud and container security expertise, and the ability to support accreditation processes like ATO.

Lead a software test and automation team responsible for aircraft software integration and release testing. Own test planning, coverage criteria, and defect disposition while driving end-to-end integration testing across SIL, HIL, VIL, and flight-representative environments.…See more Scale test automation infrastructure to increase coverage and reduce manual effort, identify capability gaps, and partner cross-functionally with autonomy, embedded software, controls, and flight-test teams. Requires 8+ years in software/systems/test engineering, 3+ years leading teams, and strong fundamentals in test planning, automation, and debugging across software, hardware, and system boundaries.

Staff Backend Engineer to design and build the core backend of Crucible, Firestorm's production planning and execution software. You will own system models representing production state (materials, inventory, resources, work), design for distributed operation across cloud, factory, and air-gapped deployments, and build durable integrations with PLM, ERP, quality, and optimization systems.…See more The role requires 8+ years shipping backend or distributed systems in production, strong relational data modeling and API design, and experience with complex state, workflows, and synchronization challenges. You'll partner on architecture, improve observability and reliability, and help raise the engineering bar across the team.

As an Applied AI & Optimization Engineer, you will own optimization algorithms and ML systems for a manufacturing intelligence platform spanning planning, simulation, and AI assistance. You'll design scheduling and resource-allocation solvers, build analytics layers for operational intelligence, and lead LLM integration for both cloud and air-gapped DoD deployments.…See more The role requires 5+ years shipping production optimization or ML systems, deep Python proficiency, hands-on experience with MILP/constraint solvers or OR-Tools, and strong applied math skills in combinatorial optimization and statistical modeling.

Senior Firmware Engineer responsible for developing and optimizing low-level embedded C++ software for avionics systems, flight controllers, and mission payloads. The role involves porting frameworks to new RTOSes and hardware platforms, creating BSPs and HALs, designing peripheral drivers (I2C, SPI, UART, ADC, wireless protocols), and conducting safety-critical testing including MISRA C compliance.…See more Requires 5+ years of embedded systems experience, strong Linux/Windows proficiency, Python/Bash scripting, and ability to diagnose cross-domain issues across electromechanical, software, networking, and RF subsystems.

Senior Technical Program Manager leading complex aerospace/defense programs from concept through deployment, managing schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams. Responsible for integrating cost, schedule, and technical baselines; identifying and mitigating program risks; ensuring regulatory compliance; and acting as primary customer and internal coordination point.…See more Requires 7+ years managing technical programs in aerospace, defense, or electromechanical systems, with expertise in project management tools and proven ability to navigate vendor negotiations and stakeholder alignment.

Lead the Firestorm OS team—a Linux-based common software platform across modular autonomous aircraft. You will own technical direction, platform architecture, and execution while coordinating across autonomy, avionics, electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering.…See more Responsibilities include defining system boundaries and interfaces, building reusable Linux services and SDKs, driving integration of new hardware and payloads, and establishing engineering practices for testing, debugging, and release. You must have 8+ years shipping embedded/Linux software, 3+ years leading engineering teams, deep C/C++ and Linux fundamentals, and experience designing platforms and APIs used across multiple products.

Senior Software Engineer leading integrations of third-party SDKs, APIs, and payloads into Firestorm OS, a Linux-based software platform for modular autonomous aircraft. You will own end-to-end integration of external systems from partners and government, work across avionics and autonomy stacks, develop integration tools, debug distributed systems, and ensure production-ready implementations.…See more Requires 5+ years of C++ software engineering, deep Linux expertise, networking knowledge, and experience integrating complex systems through APIs and SDKs.

A senior software integration engineer responsible for debugging complex systems spanning Linux, networking, hardware interfaces, and distributed software components. The role involves building Docker-based deployment workflows, participating in field testing and demonstrations, and collaborating with core teams to integrate payloads and external systems through APIs, SDKs, and communication protocols.…See more Requires 5+ years of software engineering experience with strong fundamentals across the stack, proficiency in modern languages (C++, Python, Rust, Go, Java, TypeScript), and deep Linux and networking knowledge. The position emphasizes production-ready reliability, ability to modify large codebases quickly, and hands-on support for fielded systems.

Build end-to-end manufacturing software (MES, MRP, production planning, inventory, supply chain) for Crucible, a cloud and edge-deployed system that runs in factories, deployable microfactories, and air-gapped environments. Own features across data model, API, React frontend, and tests while partnering directly with manufacturing teams to translate operational problems into durable product capabilities.…See more Requires 5+ years of full-stack development with specific experience in manufacturing/production software domains and strong TypeScript, React, relational data modeling, and SQL skills.

Senior Technical Program Manager will oversee complex aerospace/defense programs from concept through deployment, managing technical, schedule, and cost baselines for cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include detailed program planning and tracking, risk mitigation, vendor and customer negotiations, compliance with industry/regulatory standards, and leadership of integrated engineering, manufacturing, and business teams.…See more The role requires 7+ years managing technical programs in aerospace, defense, or electromechanical systems, with proficiency in project management tools and ability to balance innovation with operational excellence and on-time, on-budget delivery.

As an Applied AI & Optimization Engineer, you will own optimization algorithms and ML systems powering Firestorm's manufacturing intelligence platform, including scheduling, resource allocation, and constraint satisfaction for a planning workbench and simulation engine. You'll design analytics layers for defect trends and operational intelligence, lead integration of open-source and custom LLMs for cloud and edge deployment in DoD contexts, and productionize algorithmic systems alongside full-stack and infrastructure teams.…See more The role requires 5+ years of applied optimization, operations research, or ML systems experience with deep Python proficiency, fluency in optimization frameworks (MILP solvers, OR-Tools), and a proven track record shipping production systems—not prototypes—to real users. You'll partner with manufacturing domain experts to translate operational constraints into model formulations.

Senior Full Stack Engineer owning end-to-end manufacturing software platform development across API, frontend, data model, and background jobs. You will design and evolve core domain models (work orders, engineering changes, effectivity, defect records) and ship production-quality features that technicians, supervisors, and quality teams rely on daily.…See more The role requires deep expertise in TypeScript, React, Node.js backends, and Postgres with strong proficiency in schema design, migrations, and transactional consistency. You'll partner with product, design, and manufacturing stakeholders to translate operational needs into maintainable software while raising standards on testing and observability.

The Information Systems Security Manager will develop, implement, and maintain the company's information security policies and compliance programs aligned with NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, ISO 27001, and CMMC requirements. Responsibilities include overseeing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and classified information protection, conducting risk assessments and vulnerability analyses, leading incident response efforts, and serving as primary liaison with government agencies on compliance matters.…See more The role requires 7+ years of information security management experience with at least 3 years in a leadership position, and extensive knowledge of defense industry security standards and classified information handling protocols. The ISSM will collaborate with DevSecOps, IT, and engineering teams to integrate security controls across operations and maintain continuous Authority to Operate (cATO) pipelines.

Develop and optimize low-level embedded firmware in C++ for avionics systems, flight controllers, and mission payloads, focusing on performance, reliability, and safety-critical applications. Port frameworks and applications to new RTOSes and hardware platforms, create Board Support Packages (BSPs), adapt Hardware Abstraction Layers (HALs), and develop peripheral drivers for interfaces like I2C, SPI, UART, and ADC.…See more Conduct unit and integration testing including fault injection and MISRA C compliance checks, diagnose cross-domain issues across electromechanical, software, networking, and RF subsystems, and collaborate with hardware teams to validate firmware incorporating secure boot, watchdogs, and fault-tolerant designs. Requires 5+ years embedded systems development, U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain DoD security clearance, strong Linux/Windows proficiency, and expertise in Python, Bash, Shell, and C/C++.

Senior DevOps Build Engineer responsible for designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, build automation, and artifact management systems across defense and government contract programs. The role owns end-to-end build and release engineering, standardizing compilation, packaging, versioning, and promotion across unclassified and controlled environments while integrating security and compliance checks into the build process.…See more Key responsibilities include pipeline design (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins), artifact repository management, build tooling development (Bash, Python, Bazel, Gradle), container image management, and infrastructure provisioning using Terraform. The position requires 8+ years of build/release engineering or DevOps experience, strong scripting skills, and U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Senior Firmware Engineer role focused on developing and optimizing low-level embedded software in C++ for flight-critical avionics and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). You will port frameworks to new RTOSes and hardware platforms, create Board Support Packages and Hardware Abstraction Layers for ARM Cortex-M architectures, develop peripheral drivers (I2C, SPI, UART, ADC, wireless), and conduct unit/integration testing including MISRA C compliance checks.…See more You'll diagnose cross-domain issues across electromechanical, software, networking, and RF subsystems, and translate mission requirements into technical specifications and test documentation.

Senior Software QA Engineer to own system testing for Firestorm's avionics platform—embedded Linux and RTOS flight computers, board support packages, device drivers, and safety-critical data paths. You will design and execute risk-based test strategies (feature/bring-up, exploratory, regression, acceptance) and build automation across HIL/SIL rigs exercising real buses (CAN/CAN-FD, UART, SPI, I²C, Ethernet) and links (MAVLink, Tactical Data Links) under fault conditions.…See more You will instrument diagnostics, triage defects, and harden robustness for timing, jitter, packet loss, brownouts, and recovery paths before Flight Test. This is a full-time onsite role in San Diego requiring hands-on bench work with flight computers, power systems, radios, and sensors.

Lead a small embedded Linux software team building mission-critical aerial systems and autonomous platforms for defense applications. You'll split your time between team management (standups, architecture reviews, task prioritization) and hands-on C/C++ development of Linux daemons, REST APIs, and system services.…See more Design for real-time performance, security hardening, and field operability while collaborating across autonomy, avionics, mechanical, and electrical teams. Own the full software lifecycle from architecture and CI/CD pipelines to documentation and field diagnostics.