# Facilities Operations Manager at Firestorm

- Company: Firestorm
- What the company does: Firestorm Labs - Democratize the fight with radically-affordable, mission-adaptable power for air, land, and sea. Backed by NEA.
- Company website: https://www.launchfirestorm.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Diego, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $125K to $150K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-02
- Apply by: 2026-11-16
- Apply: https://jobs.gem.com/firestorm/am9icG9zdDr-581dbNyWmtgwlKPrLclV?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/firestorm-facilities-operations-manager/

## About the role

The posted salary range reflects an estimate based on a variety of compensation factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, education, certifications, specialized skills, geographic location, and business needs. Actual compensation may vary, and this range is subject to change as our compensation structure or market conditions evolve. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Facility & Infrastructure Management: Direct daily maintenance, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural upkeep for both the corporate office and drone mass-production assembly spaces
- OSHA & Workplace Safety Compliance: Serve as the primary Health & Safety officer, manage, document, and audit all OSHA compliance logs, hazard communication standards, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols
- Production Support: Ensure utility infrastructure (compressed air, specialized electrical drops, and layout requirements) fully supports high-volume manufacturing machinery and drone hardware testing
- Vendor & Contract Management: Negotiate and oversee service contracts with HVAC technicians, janitorial staff, waste disposal handlers, and third-party facility engineers
- Emergency Preparedness & Security: Design and execute emergency evacuation plans, fire life-safety systems testing, and manage physical access controls consistent with a defense-contracting workspace
- Budget & Asset Tracking: Formulate and track operational budgets, capital expenditures (CapEx) for facility improvements, and keep complete inventory records for capital assets


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/firestorm-facilities-operations-manager/