Senior Full Stack Engineer

Senior Full Stack Engineer

San Diego, CA
• Remote
• Full‑time

Firestorm is building the next generation of uncrewed aircraft and the advanced manufacturing systems that deliver them  Software Integration & Operations department owns the software layer that spans factory floor to cloud – the applications, automation, edge systems, and intelligence that make it possible to iterate product designs, automate advanced manufacturing, and scale production with uncompromising quality and rigor.

• Own features end‑to‑end from product brief to production: data model, API, frontend, tests, and rollout.
• Design and evolve the core domain model – work orders, engineering changes, effectivity, defect records – and the APIs that operate on it.
• Build React interfaces that are fast, accessible, and designed for operator use on the factory floor, not just a web browser.
• Write and review Postgres schemas and migrations; own data integrity across schema evolution.
• Partner with product, design, and manufacturing stakeholders to translate real operational needs into shipped software.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and raise the bar on testing, observability, and operational excellence.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations.
• 5+ years of full‑stack engineering with production systems at non‑trivial scale.
• Strong proficiency in Type Script, React, and Node.js‑based backends.
• Deep experience with relational databases (Postgres preferred) and ORMs (Prisma preferred); understanding of indexing, migrations, and transactional consistency.
• Track record of shipping production‑quality features in close collaboration with product and design.
• Demonstrated ability to reason about complex domain models and turn them into maintainable software.
• Demonstrated history of holding yourself and teammates to a high standard, even when it creates discomfort.

• Prior experience building manufacturing, supply chain, ERP / MES / PLM, or other industrial software.
• Familiarity with container‑based deployments (Docker) and cloud infrastructure (AWS or Azure).
• Experience with observability tooling (Datadog, Grafana, Open Telemetry).
• Background that includes both startup and scale‑stage product engineering.

• Remote (U.S.) with the option to be based at our Headquarters in San Diego, CA. Relocation assistance is available where appropriate.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically for testing and demonstrations.

US Salary Range: $140,000 – $185,000 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.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Equity grants for new hires.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in November and December.
• 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, fully covered by Firestorm; optional additional life insurance available.
• Mental health resources: free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and more. Additional work‑life services, such as free legal and financial support, are available.

To conform to U.S. government export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

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. 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 process.

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