Operations Liaison

Firestorm•San Diego, CA

2h•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Liaison connects Engineering, Manufacturing, and the Program Office to keep design changes, production priorities, and program delivery commitments aligned. The role tracks build status, coordinates engineering changes, and resolves day-to-day issues between teams to help programs stay on schedule. The position is based at Firestorm’s headquarters in San Diego, California. Local candidates and candidates open to relocating are welcome; relocation assistance may be included in the offer package where appropriate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or Industrial) or a related field, or equivalent experience.
2–5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production support, or engineering in an aerospace or defense environment.
Working knowledge of engineering drawings, BOMs, and configuration control.
Familiarity with production processes and shop-floor operations.
Strong communication skills and ability to work across functions.
U.S. citizenship, as required for ITAR-controlled work and security clearance eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Experience with UAS, aircraft, or electromechanical systems.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and PLM tools.
Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems.
Exposure to defense program requirements such as CDRLs, FAI, and DD250 acceptance.

Responsibilities

Coordinate engineering changes (ECOs/ECNs) and communicate their impact to Manufacturing and the Program Office.
Track build status, production readiness, and line loading against program delivery schedules.
Support production prioritization across competing programs.
Identify and help resolve issues between Engineering and Manufacturing, escalating when needed.
Keep build documentation, drawings, and work instructions current and aligned with the approved configuration.
Support first article inspection (FAI), final inspection, and acceptance testing readiness.
Report production status, issues, and risks at program reviews.
Support root cause and corrective action (RCCA) efforts for production nonconformances.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
Equity grants for new hires.
Unlimited PTO.
Generous company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in November and December.
Generous parental leave.
Lifestyle Spending Account.
FSA, DCFSA, and HSA.
Hospital indemnity insurance.
Critical illness insurance.
Accident insurance.
Basic Life/AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance, 100% covered by Firestorm, with the option to purchase additional life insurance.
Free mental health resources available 24/7, including therapy.
Free legal and financial support.