# Range Safety Officer 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: Mid level
- Location: San Diego, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $170K to $190K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-28
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://jobs.gem.com/firestorm/am9icG9zdDryygaL3t_2vG2R_5tGs-aJ
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/firestorm-range-safety-officer/

## About the role

Firestorm is developing and testing next-generation unmanned aircraft, energetic payloads, and deployable combat systems. We are seeking an experienced Range Safety Officer / Explosive Safety Authority to lead explosive safety and range operations across the company. This position serves as Firestorm’s principal operational authority for the safe handling, storage, transportation, integration, testing, and employment of explosives and energetic systems during development and test activities.

## What they're looking for

- Establish an internal qualification program for personnel who handle or work around explosives and energetic systems
- Develop and conduct explosives safety, ordnance handling, range safety, emergency response, and related training
- Establish minimum qualification and currency requirements for personnel participating in explosive operations
- Mentor engineers, technicians, flight-test personnel, and operations personnel in practical explosive-safety principles
- Build a safety culture in which personnel understand both why explosive-safety requirements exist and how to apply them effectively during rapid developmental testing
- 10+ years of military or professional explosives experience, with substantial direct responsibility for explosive operations