# 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: 2026-09-21
- Apply by: 2026-11-05
- Apply: https://jobs.gem.com/firestorm/am9icG9zdDpxDqzldim6l9i5uhvEio0H
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/firestorm-senior-firmware-engineer-embedded-platform/

## 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.

## 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