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 amp About the Role amp Firestorm builds modular autonomous aircraft designed to adapt across missions payloads and deployment environments As those capabilities evolve the software integration and test system has to keep pace amp We are hiring an Engineering Manager to lead Software Test amp Automation for aircraft software The team owns endtoend software integration testing release test planning and reporting automated test execution and the SIL HIL and VIL environments used to validate software before flight amp You will grow the team own how aircraft software is tested for release and build the test capability needed to increase coverage while keeping release cycles fast amp What Youll Do amp Lead Software Test amp Automation Own the team responsible for aircraft software integration and release testingamp Own release testing Define test plans coverage entry and exit criteria defect disposition and release reportingamp Drive endtoend integration testing Validate aircraft behaviors and interfaces across SIL HIL VIL and flightrepresentative environmentsamp Scale test automation Increase automated coverage and reduce the time and manual effort required to qualify software releasesamp Own the test capability roadmap Identify gaps in environments tooling instrumentation and automation and drive the right solutionsamp Build reliable test infrastructure Improve the systems used to configure execute observe and report automated testingamp Partner with aircraft software teams Work across autonomy embedded software controls GCS systems simulation and flight test to identify risk and close integration gapsamp Grow the team Hire and develop engineers with strong software systems and test fundamentalsamp amp Required Qualifications amp US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance 8 years of software systems integration or test engineering experienceamp 3 years leading engineering teamsamp Experience owning integration and release testing for complex softwareintensive systemsamp Strong experience with test planning coverage defect management and release reportingamp Experience with SIL HIL VIL simulation or similar integrated test environmentsamp Strong software engineering fundamentals and experience developing test automation or test infrastructureamp Experience debugging failures across software interfaces networks hardware and system boundariesamp Demonstrated ability to lead crossfunctional test efforts and drive issues to closureamp Strong written and verbal communicationamp Preferred Qualifications amp Experience testing autonomous systems robotics aircraft or vehiclesamp Experience with scenariobased system testing and fault injectionamp Experience scaling automated test execution through CICDamp Experience supporting flight software releases and flight testamp Aerospace defense UAS or safetycritical software 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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