Senior Quality, Test & Evaluation Engineer

Firestorm•San Diego, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Firestorm is seeking a Quality, Test & Evaluation (QTE) Engineer to own system-level testing, build quality control, and deployment readiness for the xCell program. This role works directly with the engineer and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure xCell systems meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements from initial build through field sustainment. This position is hands-on and execution-driven. You will define how we verify xCell performance, lead acceptance and validation testing, resolve quality issues, and drive continuous improvement into both current and next-generation xCell designs.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen or U.S. permanent resident capable of obtaining and maintaining a DoD security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Industrial Engineering (or related).
5–9 years of experience in hardware test, system integration test, or quality engineering roles.
Demonstrated experience owning test planning, execution, results documentation, and corrective action decision-making.
Hands-on troubleshooting and inspection experience across mechanical and electrical assemblies.
Comfortable working in integrated build environments and coordinating across engineering, operations, and suppliers.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and perform physical system setup and testing tasks.
Ability to understand and adhere to all company policies, safety standards, and applicable labor regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with deployable or containerized systems, environmental controls, or industrial power equipment.
Familiarity with AS9100, ISO9001, MIL-STD test methods, or government acceptance criteria.
Experience supporting field testing or operational sustainment activities.
Engineering Management, PMP, Six Sigma, or reliability engineering certification a plus (not required).

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and execute system-level Verification & Validation (V&V) plans, test procedures, and acceptance criteria for xCell platforms.
Lead build acceptance and system readiness reviews, determining whether units are cleared for deployment or require rework.
Conduct hands-on system inspections and functional testing of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and power subsystems.
Own nonconformance identification, documentation, and resolution, driving corrective actions to closure with Engineering and Operations.
Perform root cause analysis and define preventive measures that feed back into design and build processes.
Coordinate supplier quality activities, verifying delivered components and assemblies meet specification and reliability expectations.
Maintain configuration traceability across system variants, updates, and field retrofits.
Capture operational and field feedback to guide design improvements in future xCell revisions.
Support and help lead test readiness and deployment readiness events.

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.