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About the Role

This role owns the promise of a manufacturing system by serving as the bridge between customer needs and reliable delivery. You will turn customer requirements into validated, repeatable manufacturing processes on fielded systems, working at the intersection of additive and traditional manufacturing, process development, and materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop applications by translating customer part requirements into validated, repeatable manufacturing processes across additive (MJF, FDM, metal) and CNC, from DFM/DFAM through first article.
• Engineer and qualify process parameters, materials, and supporting documentation (part libraries, work instructions) for operator use.
• Support xCell deployments, train operators, and troubleshoot production issues on fielded systems in CONUS and OCONUS.
• Engage directly with customers to understand application needs and translate mission requirements into producible parts.
• Own first-article inspection and part qualification, and drive fixes for system failures at the process and application level.
• Provide cross-functional feedback to systems, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering based on application and field data.
• Demonstrate a high ownership mentality by closing loops, acting proactively, and maintaining high standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, or related field).
• U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations, with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience with additive (MJF, FDM, or metal) and/or CNC machining.
• Fluency in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) / Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM) and ability to coach others.
• Comfortable troubleshooting hardware and process problems in dynamic environments where speed is critical.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).

Skills

• Additive Manufacturing (MJF, FDM, metal)
• CNC Machining
• Process Development
• Materials Engineering
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM)
• First Article Inspection
• Part Qualification
• CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
• Troubleshooting
• Customer Engagement
• Field Support

Location

• San Diego, CA

Work Type

• Onsite
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, or related field)

Salary/Compensations

• $100,000 - $130,000 base
• Meaningful equity grant

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Equity grants
• Unlimited PTO
• Generous company holiday calendar
• Generous Parental Leave
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• FSA
• DCFSA
• HSA
• Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Critical Illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Basic Life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (100% covered)
• Option to purchase additional life insurance
• Mental Health Resources (24/7 therapy)
• Work-life services (free legal and financial support)

About the Company

• Firestorm is a defense technology company solving logistics problems in modern warfare by providing containerized, deployable manufacturing units (xCell) that integrate advanced additive and traditional manufacturing.
• The company has approximately 150 employees, is headquartered in San Diego, and has fielded xCell systems in OCONUS and CONUS.
• Firestorm operates with an aggressive development pipeline and is past the concept stage.

Equal Opportunity

• Firestorm is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equitable hiring.
• Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Hiring practices are consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
• Encourages applications from members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
• Strives to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants.
• Commits to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment and provides accommodations for the application process upon request.