# Senior Firmware Engineer, Embedded Platform 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: $132K to $178K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-11-07
- Apply by: 2026-12-22
- Apply: https://jobs.gem.com/firestorm/am9icG9zdDrzNCEPWHCA9bT2sthlGmPa?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/firestorm-senior-firmware-engineer-embedded-platform-3/

## About the role

Firestorm Labs is seeking an experienced and driven Firmware Engineer who has a specialized focus in embedded platforms. In this role, you will support the development, integration, and deployment of avionics and embedded systems for our next-generation unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This position will advance our flight-critical firmware and avionics systems by ensuring they meet key performance and reliability standards, while enabling full mission readiness. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 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
- Strong networking knowledge, including configuration and troubleshooting of Ethernet, TCP/IP, VPNs, VLANs, and wireless systems
- Proficient with Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, RedHat) and Windows systems, with strong command-line skills
- Extensive Programming and scripting experience in Python, Bash, Shell, and C/C++, including embedded software development


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