
Firestorm
Firestorm builds modular, open-architecture unmanned systems and mission-configurable hardware for defense customers, leveraging additive manufacturing to rapidly tailor platforms for diverse Department of Defense mission areas. Its fielded xCell platform is being developed in multiple variants and supported across mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing interfaces. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in San Diego, the privately held company sells hardware platforms and components to U.S. and allied military programs.
Open Positions at Firestorm
15 open positions
Develop flight-critical firmware and embedded platforms for next-generation unmanned aerial systems at Firestorm. You’ll work across avionics, hardware, networking, RF, testing, and field operations to deliver reliable mission-ready systems.
Lead Android engineer building ATAK applications, plugins, and integrations that support tactical communication, situational awareness, and mission execution. The role combines hands-on Java and Android development with technical leadership, customer engagement, and defense-focused product ownership.
Build and integrate software interfaces that connect mission payloads, hardware, and autonomy systems for Firestorm’s autonomous defense platforms. This hands-on role spans software layers, field testing, and rapid delivery of production-ready payload capabilities.
Senior Software Engineer leading third-party software, SDK, payload, and mission-system integrations for Firestorm’s Linux-based autonomous aircraft platform. The role spans software, networking, hardware interfaces, and field integration across complex defense systems.
Senior or Staff Cloud Infrastructure Engineer responsible for designing, building, securing, and operating the cloud platform behind Firestorm’s distributed manufacturing software. The role spans commercial and government cloud, factory, on-premise, and air-gapped environments.
Staff Platform Security Engineer responsible for building and hardening the security systems behind Firestorm’s Crucible manufacturing platform across cloud, factory, edge, and air-gapped environments. This hands-on role combines software engineering, platform security, identity, supply-chain security, and accreditation support.
Build automated tests and infrastructure that validate complete autonomous aircraft behaviors across software-, hardware-, and vehicle-in-the-loop environments. This senior software test role helps make integration and release testing faster, more repeatable, and easier to debug.
Build Crucible, a full-stack manufacturing platform that powers factories, edge microfactories, and forward-deployed production sites. You’ll turn complex production and supply chain workflows into reliable software used directly by operators.
Build the systems layer powering Crucible’s Linux-based edge deployments across factories, air-gapped environments, and forward-deployed manufacturing sites. You’ll own platform infrastructure, device lifecycle management, hardware integrations, and reliability across disconnected factory-floor systems.
Build and productionize applied AI capabilities for Crucible, Firestorm’s manufacturing and supply-chain operations platform. This hands-on Staff ML Engineer role spans LLM-powered workflows, optimization models, evaluation, and reliable deployment in cloud, air-gapped, and edge environments.
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