# Staff Electrical Engineer - Weapons 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: $170K to $200K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-30
- Apply by: 2026-12-14
- Apply: https://jobs.gem.com/firestorm/am9icG9zdDpslN1Z_gEZzT5frdkMqxy5?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/firestorm-staff-electrical-engineer-weapons/

## About the role

Firestorm is building next-generation, deployable combat systems, and we’re looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Munitions Group. In this role, you’ll own the electrical design, integration, test, and certification of Electronic Safe-and-Arm Devices (ESAD) and Electronic Safe-Arm-and-Fire (ESAF) systems across our tactical sUAS platforms—ensuring every effector stays inert until intentionally armed, functions reliably on command, and remains compliant from concept through field deployment. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field — or equivalent engineering experience in lieu of a degree
- Minimum of 7 years of electrical engineering experience, including at least 3 years directly supporting safe-and-arm, fuzing, or munitions firing electronics
- Hands-on experience designing firing-set or initiation electronics—energy storage and management, charge/fire circuitry, and electric initiator interfaces
- Working knowledge of fuze and weapon safety design criteria, including MIL-STD-1316 and related safe-and-arm standards
- Familiarity with environmental, EMI/EMC, and HERO considerations for ordnance electronics
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interface with other departments and represent the organization as a prime technical contact


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