Senior Systems Engineer — Deployable Manufacturing Cell

Firestorm; San Diego (CA); In loco; USD 165.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Comprehensive medical, dental, and Vis

401(k) retirement plan

Equity grants

Unlimited PTO

Holiday calendar including July and 12

Parental leave

Lifestyle spending account

FSA/DCFSA/HSA

Insurance: life, disability

Mental health resources

Descrizione del lavoro

Firestorm is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to own the integration of the xCell metal manufacturing cell from concept to fielded product. You will lead system and controls integration, design reviews, and test campaigns to ensure the device survives transport and operation in deployed environments.

You will collaborate with the xCell engineering, software, and quality teams, oversee supplier partners, and drive the program through gate-based development.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• In lieu of a degree, 10+ years of progressive relevant experience in the engineering field.
• U.S. citizenship required due to ITAR regulations, with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
• 7+ years of hands-on hardware development experience, from concept through production
• Experience integrating capital equipment or complex machinery into a transportable or ruggedized package
• Demonstrated ownership through a formal gate-based development cycle
• Hands-on commissioning experience
• Hands-on experience with machining or metal fabrication
• Systems engineering mindset
• Proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and PLM tools

Mansioni

• Lead system integration of the metal manufacturing cell, including container architecture, layout, structural/thermal design, power distribution, gas supply, and filtration.
• Oversee controls and electrical integration: motion control, interlocks, safety circuits, and machine interfaces.
• Own design reviews and gate packages (PDR/CDR/FDR) and ensure all interface definitions and verification plans are met.
• Build, commission, and test the cell; certify transport and field readiness, handling shock, vibration, and environmental qualification.
• Manage supplier technical performance across metal deposition, motion, container, and other partners.
• Oversee post-processing and finishing integration from raw feedstock to final part; include CNC and inspection.
• Provide sustaining and technical leadership; drive solutions when field issues arise and mentor teammates.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with xCell engineering, software, quality, manufacturing, and suppliers.

Conoscenze

System integration

Controls and electrical integration

Design reviews and gate packages

Build, commissioning, and test

Supplier technical management

Post-processing and finishing

Sustaining and technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

10+ years of progressive relevant experience

Strumenti

SolidWorks

PLM tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Firestorm is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to own the integration of the xCell metal manufacturing cell from concept to fielded product. You will lead system and controls integration, design reviews, and test campaigns to ensure the device survives transport and operation in deployed environments.

You will collaborate with the xCell engineering, software, and quality teams, oversee supplier partners, and drive the program through gate-based development.