Engineering Aide

Firestorm•San Diego, CA

9h•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Firestorm, we are building autonomous aerial systems that operate where they are needed most, when they are needed most. Our mission requires speed, ingenuity, and a relentless commitment to engineering excellence. Firestorm is seeking an Engineering Aide to support our Engineering team drive the execution and coordination across the full development lifecycle of our unmanned aerial systems. As an Engineering Aide at Firestorm Labs, you will report directly to the SVP of Engineering and provide critical hands-on support to engineers across multiple disciplines. This is a hands-on role that blends technical documentation, test support, lab work, and project management assistance in a fast-paced environment. You’ll help turn innovative designs into reality by supporting prototyping, testing, data collection, and coordinating cross-functional engineering efforts.

Requirements

Associates degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or related field
Experience in supporting an Engineering department, either professionally, or academically.
U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations & the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance
Strong attention to detail and ability to coordinate across multiple teams and projects.
Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.
Experience in project coordination or support.
Ability to operate in fast paced, iterative development environments

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or related field
2+ years of experience in an Engineering role
Technical background in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or systems engineering preferred.
Hands-on experience with lab equipment, prototyping, or assembly work is a plus.
Acquainted with DoD or Aerospace

Responsibilities

Collect, organize, and maintain technical and test data, including lab results, material tests, and flight test measurements.
Maintain and update engineering documentation such as schematics, drawings, block diagrams, flowcharts, and technical reports.
Conduct basic analyses of test data under guidance, ensuring dimensional and model accuracy.
Assist with hands-on tasks including test setup, instrumentation, and recording measurements during flight tests or prototype evaluations.
Revise and format technical reports, diagrams, and test documentation as directed.
Support engineers across multiple disciplines on prototyping, assembly, and testing of flight vehicles and components.
Provide project management support, including tracking tasks, timelines, and deliverables, coordinating cross-functional activities, and ensuring smooth communication across teams.
Support configuration control and document version tracking across engineering teams.
Collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure smooth prototyping, flight test operations, and project execution.
Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the SVP of Engineering and cross-functional initiatives.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and visions 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 November, & 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, 100% covered by Firestorm. Plus, the 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, are available to you as well.