Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Onsite Daily: 5629 Copley Drive, San Diego CA (Occasional remote work may be possible as approved by the manager.  RELOCATION is possible for the successful candidate.)

Firestorm as a company grew out of the simple question: how does a US ally country with a respectively low defense budget deter an aggressor state entity with a vastly larger war chest? We’re building the very answer to that question, something we call “democratized deterrence.” Firestorm is a VC-backed, defense-meets-Silicon Valley technology company developing mission-adaptable aerial vehicles to put the power back into the hands of the operator. We aim to upend the current defense procurement cost paradigm by bringing world-class capabilities to bear at meaningfully lower costs.

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with a passion for innovation to join our fast-growing team. You will be responsible for supporting, designing, and developing a broad array of electronic components and circuits used in the development of our modular UAV systems.

What You Will Do:

• Conduct PCB/A design including collecting requirements, schematic design, component selection, supervision or completion of layout, bring-up, test, debug, and integration with the system.
• Shape, support, and design electrical systems and subsystems for new products and components.
• Design and prototype cable assembly and wire harness systems, ideally from prototype stage through mass production.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with electrical engineering-related suppliers.
• Document new test procedures and report test plan results effectively.
• Read and interpret designs/schematics and troubleshoot circuit problems.
• Collaborate within a fast-paced environment on a dynamic team to drive project progress.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field; Master's preferred, or equivalent experience.  
• Well versed in conducting PCB/A design including collecting requirements, schematic design, component selection, supervision or completion of layout, bring-up, test, debug, and integration with the system.
• 4+ years of experience in electrical engineering or related field.
• Proficient in schematic capture of electrical circuit designs (Altium preferred).
• Experience with RF systems and analog designs.
• Solid understanding of high voltage DC power systems.
• Familiarity with power architecture and high-speed digital design.
• Ability to read and interpret designs/schematics.
• Hands-on experience working with battery-powered products.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Experience working with suppliers and managing relations.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Proficient with Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides, etc.).
• Background in aerospace is a plus.
• “US Person” status required (US Citizen, US permanent resident).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with advanced battery management systems and energy harvesting technologies.
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced startup environment is a plus.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements and standards in the defense sector.
• Familiarity with reliability testing and validation methodologies.

Firestorm is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship / U.S. Permanent Resident is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Salary Range: 130K - 150K