Senior Process Engineer

Cable and harness is where aircraft programs quietly lose schedule. The design is released, the wire list looks fine, and then the first build takes three times as long as anyone planned, the second one comes out different, and nobody can say exactly why. This role exists so that doesn't happen here.

 

As a Senior Process Engineer for cable and harness, you own the process from the first prototype bundle to a supplier building at rate. You'll develop and prove the process in-house during NPI — wire prep, crimp, termination, shield termination, backshells, overmold — then package it and stand it up at a harness supplier without losing the detail in the handoff. RF assemblies are supplier-built; you own the process and the technical oversight, and you review test criteria with engineering rather than building those yourself.

 

This is a bench job as much as a planning job. You'll be at the formboard during first builds finding out where your process was wrong, and you'll be at a supplier's facility making sure the way they run it matches the way you wrote it. You'll also own the test side: continuity, hipot, and insulation resistance for non-RF assemblies, including the fixtures and adapter cables that make it work.

 

The processes and tooling you build here travel. What you develop gets transferred, so write it for someone who wasn't in the room.

We're hiring at the mid or senior level depending on experience. Senior candidates will own supplier transfers end to end from day one. Mid-level candidates will own in-house process and test, and grow into transfer ownership.

 

 

 

 

 

 

At Firestorm, we're building toward a future defined by incontestable defense logistics. That means equipping warfighters with mission-critical capabilities at the point of need. Not in months, not from a depot halfway around the world, but now, in the field, on demand.

 

We're a VC-backed defense technology company pioneering an expeditionary manufacturing ecosystem that produces and sustains modular, mission-adaptable unmanned systems, parts and components for repair and sustainment, and the software to transform point solutions into a network of strategic assets.

 

We're building a team of engineers, operators, and problem-solvers who believe the future of deterrence cannot rely only on expensive, exquisite platforms made in centralized factories. We build and field affordable systems using distributed production capabilities at the edge. If you want to solve challenging problems that will reshape the future of defense, you're in the right place.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

Equal Opportunity Statement

 

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.