Senior Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
Firestorm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to provide hands-on technical support for the design, integration, and sustainment of xCell systems. This individual will work directly with the Director of Expeditionary Manufacturing and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure xCell units operate reliably, safely, and efficiently across all deployment environments. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will contribute to the design, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical subsystems, including power distribution, HVAC, environmental controls, and structural assemblies. This role combines practical shop-floor engagement with disciplined engineering analysis, ensuring xCell systems are built, tested, and maintained to the highest technical standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering (or related field).
- 6+ years of progressive experience in mechanical and electrical system design, integration, or testing.
- U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations & the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance
- Hands-on experience with power distribution, HVAC systems, or industrial controls.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and familiarity with system-level integration in manufacturing or industrial environments.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working on deployable or containerized systems.
- 8 years of progressive experience in mechanical and/or electrical system design, integration, or testing.
- Familiarity with environmental control systems, compressors, or industrial power equipment.
- Understanding of additive manufacturing or advanced fabrication systems.
- Exposure to defense or aerospace programs requiring system-level integration and documentation.
- PMP certification, MBA, or Engineering Management credentials a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on support for the installation, integration, and maintenance of xCell mechanical and electrical systems.
- Design, document, and validate mechanical and electrical subsystems, including wiring, power distribution, cooling, and structural components.
- Support build and integration activities by working closely with technicians, suppliers, and engineers.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for mechanical or electrical issues identified during build or deployment.
- Develop and update engineering documentation, including drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and system layout models.
- Assist with test planning and execution for verification and validation (V&V) of mechanical and electrical subsystems.
- Evaluate design improvements and field feedback for incorporation into future xCell iterations.
- Ensure all mechanical and electrical systems comply with applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements.
- Support on-site setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting during xCell deployments as required.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
