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Senior Sustaining Electrical Engineer

Firestorm · San Diego, United States · On-site

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About Firestorm

Firestorm Labs - Democratize the fight with radically-affordable, mission-adaptable power for air, land, and sea. Backed by NEA.

About the role

At Firestorm, we’re on a mission to revolutionize how defense solutions are designed and delivered. Our goal is to empower U.S. ally nations to effectively deter aggressors—regardless of their defense budget—through innovative, cost-efficient technologies. We call this vision “democratized deterrence.” As a VC-backed company at the intersection of defense and Silicon Valley, we’re pioneering the development of mission-adaptable aerial vehicles that put power back into the hands of operators.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 3+ years of professional experience developing or sustaining complex electrical hardware, level will be determined based on experience and scope of ownership
  • Strong hands-on lab and debugging skills using standard electrical test equipment, with the ability to isolate failures to the circuit or component level
  • Familiarity with hardware configuration control, ECR/ECO workflows, PLM systems, and released-product documentation practices
  • Working knowledge of DFM/DFT, hardware reliability, production test, and the considerations required to transition and sustain hardware at scale
  • Strong fundamentals in analog, digital, and power electronics, with demonstrated experience owning full-cycle PCB development
More about this role

Who We Are

At Firestorm, we’re on a mission to revolutionize how defense solutions are designed and delivered. Our goal is to empower U.S. ally nations to effectively deter aggressors—regardless of their defense budget—through innovative, cost-efficient technologies. We call this vision “democratized deterrence.” As a VC-backed company at the intersection of defense and Silicon Valley, we’re pioneering the development of mission-adaptable aerial vehicles that put power back into the hands of operators. By prioritizing operator effectiveness, we’re pioneering a new era of aerial vehicle design. We aim to upend the traditional defense procurement model by delivering world-class capabilities at a fraction of the usual cost. Join us at Firestorm as we redefine defense procurement, making cutting-edge technology accessible to all at a fraction of the cost.

About the Role

The Sustaining Electrical Engineer owns released electrical hardware throughout the product lifecycle, spanning PCB and system-level design, production scaling, field support, and continuous improvement. The focus is keeping products reliable, manufacturable, testable, serviceable, and cost-effective as they scale and...

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