# Staff Project Engineer, UAS Development 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 $185K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-03
- Apply by: 2026-10-18
- Apply: https://jobs.gem.com/firestorm/am9icG9zdDqgkifGECx_7Df86G3zD-35
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/firestorm-staff-project-engineer-uas-development/

## About the role

The posted salary range reflects an estimate based on a variety of compensation factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, education, certifications, specialized skills, geographic location, and business needs. Actual compensation may vary, and this range is subject to change as our compensation structure or market conditions evolve.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
- 12+ years of experience in aerospace development, with at least 3 years in a Project Engineer or equivalent technical program execution role
- Experience in aircraft architecture, airframe development, or aircraft software development. Experience with flight controls, communications, or payload integration highly desirable
- Demonstrated experience building or substantially improving an engineering process (e.g., design review structure, configuration management, verification planning)—not just following an existing one
- Ability to work in fast-paced, evolving environments with rapid development cycles