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 needamp 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 runs in the cloud inside a factory and airgapped in classified environments with consistent behavior across all threeamp amp Most of what Crucible does has no offtheshelf solution Planning has to work across unlike factories and constrained supply The platform has to operate without cloud or internet access and reconcile correctly when connectivity returns Export control and audit traceability have to be enforced in the software and data model The system also has to remain productagnostic as our aircraft and factories change The result is a rare combination of distributed systems manufacturing software production planning and realworld operationsamp amp We are hiring a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the team building Crucible This is a handson leadership role with significant ownership Crucible is early enough that major product and technical decisions are still being made but mature enough that the software is already being used to run real production Youll work closely with leadership in Software Manufacturing and Product as we scale the Crucible platform and the manufacturing network it servesamp amp What Youll Do amp Own Crucible engineering Lead the team responsible for building and operating Crucible with ownership of execution technical quality development practices and deliveryamp Stay close to the software Work with the team on design and implementation review critical code and technical decisions and help ship production softwareamp Drive roadmap execution Turn capability needs into scoped sequenced shippable work and manage the tradeoffs along the wayamp Partner on architecture Work with software leadership and architecture to evolve Crucibles system design stack interfaces and deployment modelamp Own system integrations Build the interfaces between Crucible and PLM ERP quality test and other production systems while keeping clear boundaries around what Crucible ownsamp Build for the factory floor Work directly with manufacturing supply chain quality and xCell teams turn operational problems into product capabilitiesamp Grow the team Hire develop and hold engineers to a high technical and execution standardamp Required Qualifications amp 8 years building and shipping software including production systems you materially designed or builtamp 3 years leading software engineering teams with a strong track record of deliveryamp Strong TypeScript and React plus experience with at least one backend languageamp Strong fundamentals in relational data modeling APIs services and distributed systemsamp Experience building fullstack software from problem definition through deployment and operationamp Experience building software around complex operational workflows physical systems or realworld constraintsamp Strong written and verbal communication across engineering operations and customer environmentsamp Demonstrated ability to hold a high technical and execution bar for yourself and your teamamp Willingness to spend real time on the factory floor with the people using what you build US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance amp Preferred Qualifications amp Handson experience with MES MRPERP or PLM systems Arena Teamcenter SAP Ignition or equivalentamp amp Supply chain planning or operations research backgroundamp Aerospace defense UAS automotive or medical device manufacturingamp Experience with Airgapped edge or intermittently connected software deploymentsamp 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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