Firestorm Labs - Democratize the fight with radically-affordable, mission-adaptable power for air, land, and sea. Backed by NEA.
About the role
Firestorm is seeking a highly skilled Senior Staff Airframe Design Engineer to join our innovative engineering team in developing next-generation UAV systems. As a Senior Staff Airframe Design Engineer at Firestorm, you will be responsible for the design and build efforts of critical flight structures and mechanisms within our product line. You will be given ownership for the hardware product lifecycle of the airframe.
What they're looking for
- Lead mechanical design efforts for key UAV subsystems across the entire product lifecycle: concept, prototyping, testing, production, and field support
- Analyze initial aerostructure designs against preliminary mass properties targets and strength and stiffness requirements
- Create and maintain high-quality 3D CAD models, detailed engineering drawings, and manufacturing documentation using SolidWorks, emphasizing GD&T principles to ensure precision and manufacturability
- Lead the structural mechanical design of aircraft primary and secondary structures in the airframe, from initial concept through production
- Develop and champion innovative structural solutions to optimize weight, cost, and performance
- Develop structural requirements, specifications, and test plans (DVP&R)
More about this role
Who We Are
At Firestorm, we are building the future of expeditionary defense manufacturing and autonomous systems. Modern conflict has exposed a fundamental problem: the systems needed most by operators are often too expensive, too slow to produce, and too difficult to sustain at scale. Firestorm exists to change that.
We develop mission-adaptable aerial systems and deployable manufacturing infrastructure designed to put capability directly into the hands of the warfighter. From modular unmanned aircraft to xCell -- our deployable microfactory -- our goal is to make defense systems rapidly deployable, adaptable, and producible at the point of need.
We are looking for builders, operators, and problem-solvers who want to work on meaningful technology with real-world impact.
About the Role
Firestorm is seeking a highly skilled Senior Staff Airframe Design Engineer to join our innovative engineering team in developing next-generation UAV systems. As a Senior Staff Airframe Design Engineer at Firestorm, you will be responsible for the design and build efforts of critical flight structures and mechanisms within our product line. You will be given ownership for the hardware product...
Browse similar: AI jobs · AI startup jobs · Startup jobs