Staff Recruiter, Engineering

Firestorm is seeking a highly experienced Staff Recruiter, Engineering to serve as a technical recruiting expert and lead some of the company's most complex, specialized, and business-critical engineering searches.

You are a technical recruiter with deep expertise identifying, engaging, and attracting highly specialized engineering talent, particularly across electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, avionics, hardware, and related technical engineering disciplines, including searches at the Senior, Staff, and other highly specialized levels.

You will operate as a trusted talent advisor to engineering leadership, bringing both recruiting expertise and a strong understanding of highly technical talent markets. You will partner directly with engineering executives, technical leaders, and hiring managers to understand complex technical requirements, translate those requirements into targeted talent strategies, and identify exceptional engineers within highly competitive and often narrow talent pools.

At the Staff level, you will operate with significant autonomy and influence. You will help define talent markets, refine hiring profiles, map competitors and adjacent industries, build long-term technical talent pipelines, and advise leadership on where and how Firestorm can find the engineering capabilities required to scale.

At Firestorm, we are building the future of expeditionary defense manufacturing and autonomous systems. Modern conflict has exposed a fundamental problem: the systems needed most by operators are often too expensive, too slow to produce, and too difficult to sustain at scale. Firestorm exists to change that.

We develop mission-adaptable aerial systems and deployable manufacturing infrastructure designed to put capability directly into the hands of the warfighter. From modular unmanned aircraft to xCell - our deployable microfactory - our goal is to make defense systems rapidly deployable, adaptable, and producible at the point of need.

We are looking for builders, operators, and problem-solvers who want to work on meaningful technology with real-world impact.

This position may be hybrid and based out of Firestorm's San Diego headquarters. For the right candidate with demonstrated expertise recruiting highly specialized engineering talent, remote work may also be considered.

Regardless of location, this role requires close partnership with Firestorm's engineering and leadership teams and the ability to operate effectively in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.

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:

To conform to U.S. government export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Firestorm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and upholding equitable hiring practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic under federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process.

Firestorm is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at careers@launchfirestorm.com so we can provide the support you need.