Engineering Manager,Simulation

Who We Are

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 estorm exists to change that.

We develop mission-adaptable 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 problem-solvers who want to work on meaningful technology with real-world impact.

Firestorm builds modular autonomousaircraftdesigned to adapt across missions, payloads, and deployment environments. Developing and testing thoseaircraftrequires simulation that can evolve just as quickly.

We are hiring an Engineering Manager to lead the Simulation team and build the software, infrastructure, and tools used to develop, test, train, and demonstrate

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You will take ownership of an existing simulation capability and grow it into a reusable UAS simulation platform. The team will support interactive developer workflows, automated SIL/HIL testing, scenario orchestration, training, and mission demonstrations across Firestormaircraftand their variants.

• Lead the Simulation team - Own the team responsible foraircraftsimulation infrastructure, tools, models, and integrations.
• Build the simulation platform - Develop a reusable simulation capability acrossaircraft, payloads, sensors, propulsion systems, and compute configurations.
• Enable software development and test - Provide interactive and headless environments used byaircraftsoftware teams and automated SIL/HIL test systems.
• Build scenario orchestration - Develop tools for defining, configuring, executing, and replayingaircraftand mission scenarios.
• Scale simulation execution - Build infrastructure for repeatable local, CI, and distributed simulation runs.
• Integrate theaircraftstack - Connect flight software, autonomy, vehicle models, sensors, actuators, communications, and otheraircraftsystems into simulation.
• Support training and demonstrations - Build simulation capabilities that can be used for operator training, mission development, and customer demonstrations.
• Grow the team - Hire and develop engineers with strong simulation, software, and UAS fundamentals.

• 8+ years of software, simulation, robotics, or related engineering experience
• 3+ years leading software engineering teams
• U.S. personrequireddue to ITAR regulations
• Hands-on experience building or integrating simulation systems for aircraft, UAS, robotics, or other complex physical systems
• Experience with Gazebo,JSBSim,Air Sim,Flight Gear, or similar simulation frameworks
• Strong C++ and Python or similar software engineering experience
• Experience with SIL, HIL, or other integrated simulation environments
• Experience integrating flight software, vehicle models, sensors, actuators, or hardware interfaces into simulation
• Strong build,packaging, deployment, and distribution of applications across multiple OS.
• Experience building automated, reproducible simulation or test environments
• Demonstrated ability to debug complex problems across simulation, software, networking, and hardware boundaries

• Experience with PX4,Ardu Pilot,MAVLink, or similar vehicle software platforms
• Strong understanding ofaircraftdynamics, flight controls, sensors, and propulsion
• Aerospace, defense, UAS, or autonomous-systems experience

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.

US Salary Range: $175,000 - $220,000 USD

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 fast-growing 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
• 401(k) Retirement…