# Staff Electrical Engineer 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: $165K to $190K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-12
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.gem.com/firestorm/am9icG9zdDoFRtghZnvf5bAtHnuzfENY
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/firestorm-staff-electrical-engineer/

## About the role

As a Staff Electrical Engineer , you will lead the development of avionics hardware for Group 2 UAS across multiple launch modalities, from architecture and design through validation, production, and fleet support. You will work across electrical, mechanical, firmware, software, test, reliability, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations to deliver safe, robust, and manufacturable systems.

## What they're looking for

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field
- Experience: 10+ years in electrical engineering, with a focus on avionics, UAV systems, or similar industries
- Technical Expertise: Strong hands-on knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, PCB design, and avionics systems
- Project Management: Ability to oversee the technical aspects of projects from concept to delivery, ensuring that deadlines and specifications are met
- Leadership Skills: Experience leading technical projects or small teams in an engineering environment
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering innovative solutions