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 that 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 need We are looking for builders operators and problemsolvers who want to work on meaningful technology with realworld impact About the Role Firestorm is seeking a Senior Software Integration Engineer to join our Payloads amp Integrations team This role exists to accelerate the integration of new mission payloads and capabilities into Firestorms autonomous systems You will operate at the intersection of software hardware and mission systems developing the interfaces tooling and integrations required to rapidly deploy new payload capabilities This includes integrating cameras radios sensors and other mission equipment through SDKs APIs and custom software workflows You will work closely with Firestorms core software organization which owns the mainline software stack Your role will be to rapidly develop and validate payload integrations through an outofcycle branched development process then collaborate with the broader software organization to upstream productionready capabilities into future releases This is a handson IC engineering role for someone who enjoys moving quickly across software layers debugging complex systems and solving ambiguous integration problems What Youll Do Build and maintain software interfaces between payload hardware mission applications and autonomy systems Integrate SDKs and APIs for cameras gimbals radios sensors and other mission equipmentamp Develop tools and applications supporting payload configuration monitoring and control Customize or extend mission applications such as QGroundControl TAKbased applications and related operator interfaces Debug complex systems spanning Linux networking hardware interfaces and distributed software componentsamp Build Dockerbased deployment workflows for fielded software capabilities Work within a sidebranch development process and collaborate with the core software team to make upstream productionready changesamp Participate in field testing demonstrations and integration activities Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field or equivalent practical experience US Citizenshiprequireddue to ITAR regulations 5 years of professional software engineering experience Strong programming ability in one or more modern languages C Python Rust Go Java TypeScript or similar Demonstrated history of holding yourself and your teammates to a high standard even when it creates discomfort Strong software engineering fundamentals with experience across multiple layers of the stackamp Strong Linux experience including commandline workflows debugging and system administration tasksamp Experience with networking fundamentals including TCPIP UDP routing and network troubleshootingamp Experience integrating software with external systems through APIs SDKs or communication protocolsamp Ability to quickly understand and modify large existing codebasesamp Experience developing reliable production software in fastmoving environments Experience with Git including branching and upstream contributions Preferred Qualifications Background that includes both startup and scalestage product engineering Experience with autonomous systems UAVs robotics or defense technologyamp Experience with QGroundControl MAVLink PX4 ArduPilot or similar platformsamp Experience with TAK ecosystems or tactical mission applicationsamp Experience integrating cameras gimbals radios or other payload hardwareamp Experience with embedded systems or edge computing environmentsamp Experience with Docker and containerized deploymentsamp Experience contributing changes back into shared production software repositoriesamp Experience supporting field deployments and troubleshooting operational systems Work Environment Based at our Headquarters 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 appropriateamp This role includes occasional domestic travel approximately 10 for field testing payload integration demonstrations and operational support Compensation US Salary Range 140000 155000 USD 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 Benefits amp Perks 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 appreciation We offer comprehensive medical dental and visions plans 401k Retirement Savings Plan to invest in your longterm retirement goals Equity grants for new hires Unlimited PTO Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in November amp December Generous Parental Leave Lifestyle Spending Account FSA DCFSA HSA Hospital Indemnity insurance Critical Illness insurance Accident insurance Basic LifeADampD shortterm and longterm disability insurance 100 covered by FirestormPlus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family 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 well Export Control Compliance 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 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 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 atcareerslaunchfirestormcom so we can provide the support you need
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