Systems Engineering Opportunities, xCell

About the role

The Opportunity These are not maintenance roles. We're building new variants of a fielded platform, and we need engineers who want to own hard problems from first principles through production. You have at least a senior level engineering background with a focus in Mechanical and/or Systems Engineering, and you’ve worked on complex hardware platforms. You'll work directly alongside experienced systems and mechanical engineers who have built hardware that has been fielded in real operational environments, and you'll have the latitude to shape how we approach engineering challenges at a company that is still early enough for your fingerprints to matter.

Responsibilities

• New product development across xCell variants — define the problem, run trade studies, establish constraints, iterate design, prototype, and drive to production
• Systems-level thinking across mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and software interfaces — xCell is an integrated system and we need engineers who see the whole picture
• Sustaining engineering on fielded xCell systems — when something breaks in the field or fails to deliver as advertised, you help drive solutions
• Elevating the engineering rigor of a talented, growing team — you'll be a technical anchor, not just an individual contributor

Requirements

• 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 — concept through production, not just analysis
• Systems engineering mindset — you can hold requirements, trade-offs, and interfaces in your head simultaneously
• Proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and PLM tools

Qualifications

• Defense background — you understand the operational context your hardware will live in
• Additive manufacturing or metal machining experience
• High ownership mentality — you close loops, you don't wait to be told, and you hold yourself and others to a high standard
• Ability to thrive in an environment where the answer isn't always clear and speed matters

Skills

• Experience with xCell systems
• Strong understanding of mechanical and systems engineering principles
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Benefits

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:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to invest in your long-term retirement goals
• Equity grants for new hires
• Unlimited PTO
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in July & December
• Generous Parental Leave Lifestyle Spending Account
• FSA/DHAS
• Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Critical Illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Basic Life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100% covered by Firestorm
• Option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more
• Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support

Pay

Competitive salary

Schedule

Full-time