Senior Electrical Engineer

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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 , 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 ).
• 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 , US permanent ).

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 , , , creed, , , , marital status, , , veteran status, , or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship / U.S. Permanent is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Salary Range: 130K - 150K

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