Fellow, Manufacturing Systems Engineer

The posting, as Firestorm wrote it

Firestorm Labs is seeking a Fellow, Manufacturing Systems Engineer
to lead the technical direction of our deployable manufacturing capability. This is a production system that can be shipped, set up quickly in a warehouse or temporary facility, and run close to where our customers need it. You will own how that system is architected and how it evolves, including which processes and equipment make it possible, sometimes by applying existing technology in ways it was never intended for.

You will be the technical authority for the system, with final approval on anything that feeds into it. You'll need a designer's understanding of aircraft to shape designs with engineering, and the credibility to represent the capability to customers, government stakeholders, and partners. The system has to support Firestorm's own aircraft first, and should be as universal as possible so it can build and support other Group 1-3 unmanned systems too. This is an individual contributor role that will lead project teams, and it reports to the VP of Manufacturing.

What You’ll Do

• Technical ownership: Own the architecture of the deployable manufacturing capability, covering processes, equipment, and layout across additive, composites, metallics, assembly, integration, and validation and test.
• Capability roadmap: Set the long-term technology and capability roadmap for the system, and keep it tied to Firestorm's product plans and customer needs.
• Final approval authority: Serve as the final technical approval for designs, tooling, processes, and equipment feeding into the deployable system.
• Process and equipment selection: Find the processes and equipment that make deployable production practical, including new applications of existing technologies, and drive their evaluation with vendors and through trials.
• Design influence: Work with the aircraft design team from early concepts through release so that designs can be built in the deployable system.
• Technical standards: Set the technical standards that engineers, suppliers, and production sites build to, and keep the deployable system aligned with production at our headquarters through common equipment and processes.
• Project leadership: Lead cross-functional project teams through development, prove-out, and deployment, and mentor other engineers along the way.
• Prove it out: Lead prove-out of the system and get hands-on when it counts, taking it from first trials to a capability that is proven before it ships.
• Packaging and deployment: Define how the system is packaged, shipped, set up, and torn down, and lead its first deployments in the field.
• Customers and partners: Represent the capability to customers, government stakeholders, and partners, and build technology partnerships with equipment vendors.
• Capital planning: Create and inform the capital budgets, timelines, and business cases for the system and its equipment.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bach

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nity insurance

• Critical Illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Basic Life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100% covered by Firestorm. Plus, the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, are available to you as well.

Export Control Compliance

To conform to U.S. government export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Firestorm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and upholding equitable hiring practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process.

Firestorm is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at careers@launchfirestorm.com so we can provide the support you need.