Who We Are amp At Firestorm we are building the future of expeditionary defense manufacturing and autonomous systems Modern conflict has exposed a fundamental problem the systems needed most by operators are often too expensive too slow to produce and too difficult to sustain at scale Firestorm exists to change thatamp amp We develop missionadaptable aerial systems and deployable manufacturing infrastructure designed to put capability directly into the hands of the warfighter From modular unmanned aircraft to xCell our deployable microfactory our goal is to make defense systems rapidly deployable adaptable and producible at the point of needamp amp We are looking for builders operators and problemsolvers who want to work on meaningful technology with realworld impactamp About the Role amp Firestorm builds uncrewed aircraft and the manufacturing network that produces them fullcapability plants deployable xCell edge factories and forwarddeployed sites that stand up production near the point of need amp Crucible is the software that runs that network It plans and executes production across factories that dont look alike using supply that isnt guaranteed to arrive It has to answer practical questions what should we build where should we build it what constrains the plan and what changes when material capacity or demand moves amp Many of those are optimization problems The answer has to account for production capacity inventory sourcing lead times transportation and incomplete information It also has to solve quickly enough to be useful and explain why it produced the plan it did amp We are hiring a Staff Data Scientist to own the optimization and decision science behind Crucible As the first dedicated data scientist on the team youll set the technical direction for how Crucible models and solves planning problems while staying handson building the models that ship in the product Youll work directly with the Crucible software team and with manufacturing supply chain and product as we grow both the platform and the science behind itamp amp What Youll Do amp Own Crucibles optimization models Formulate and solve problems across production planning allocation sourcing inventory scheduling and manufacturing network optimizationamp Choose the right approach Use mathematical optimization heuristics simulation statistics or simpler methods based on the problem and the decisions the user needs to makeamp Build models that work in production Prototype against real data establish baselines test solution quality and performance and work with software engineers to ship models inside Crucibleamp Model realworld uncertainty Account for incomplete data changing demand variable lead times supplier performance and other conditions that make a mathematically perfect plan operationally wrongamp Work directly with users Spend time with manufacturing supply chain and program teams to understand how decisions are actually made and translate those constraints into the productamp Set the direction for decision science Establish how Crucible formulates problems evaluates model quality explains recommendations and determines when additional model complexity is actually worthwhileamp Build the foundation for the team Establish the tools methods and technical standards that future data scientists will build on and raise the modeling fluency of the broader Crucible teamamp amp Required Qualifications amp US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance 8 years or 6 w PhD building optimization operations research or data science solutions for complex operational problemsamp Demonstrated technical leadership on ambiguous problems including setting modeling direction and influencing product or engineering decisionsamp Strong background in mathematical optimization including linear or mixedinteger programming network optimization scheduling or related methodsamp Handson experience with optimization tools such as Gurobi CPLEX ORTools Pyomo or equivalentamp Strong Python and SQL with experience writing code that is tested maintained and used in productionamp Strong statistical fundamentals and experience working with incomplete noisy or uncertain dataamp Demonstrated ability to take an ambiguous operational problem from formulation through validation and deploymentamp Strong written and verbal communication across technical and operational teamsamp Willingness to spend real time with the people using the models you buildamp US person status ITARamp amp Preferred Qualifications amp MS or PhD in Operations Research Industrial Engineering Applied Mathematics Statistics Computer Science or a related quantitative fieldamp Experience with production planning supply chain logistics inventory optimization or manufacturing systemsamp Experience with simulation stochastic optimization robust optimization or decomposition methodsamp Aerospace defense UAS automotive or other complex manufacturing experienceamp amp Work Environment amp This role is based in San Diego CA We welcome candidates who are local or open to relocating relocation assistance is available and may be included in the offer package where appropriate amp Compensation amp US Salary Range 175000 220000 USDamp amp 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 amp amp Benefits amp Perks amp Our culture fosters collaboration respect and trust empowering passionate people to do their best work We offer a competitive salary comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth In addition to an opportunity to take part in an innovative collaborative and fastgrowing business with a highly motivated and skilled team we also take pride in taking care of our employees Here are just a few ways that we show our appreciationamp We offer comprehensive medical dental and visions plansamp 401k Retirement Savings Plan to invest in your longterm retirement goalsamp Equity grants for new hiresamp Unlimited PTOamp Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in July amp Decemberamp Generous Parental Leaveamp Lifestyle Spending Accountamp FSAamp DCFSAamp HSAamp Hospital Indemnity insuranceamp Critical Illness insuranceamp Accident insuranceamp Basic LifeADampD shortterm and longterm disability insurance 100 covered by Firestorm Plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your familyamp Mental Health Resources We provide free mental health resources 247 including therapy and more Additional worklife services such as free legal and financial support are available to you as wellamp amp Export Control Compliance amp To conform to US government export control regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ITAR and Export Administration Regulations EAR you must be a US citizen lawful permanent resident of the US protected individual as defined by 8 USC 1324ba3 or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the US Department of State or US Department of Commerceamp amp Equal Opportunity Statement amp 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 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 CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance 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 processamp Firestorm is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process please dont hesitate to reach out to us at careerslaunchfirestormcom so we can provide the support you needamp
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