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Principal Automation Engineer

Firestorm

$238k–$262kStaff+On-siteSan Diego, CA, USA

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About Firestorm

Firestorm pioneers defense technology with modular autonomous systems.

What you'd do

Deliver integrated, flight-ready software
Lead integration and validation on hardware
Define software interfaces across systems
Set coding standards and design patterns in the team

What they're looking for

15+ years in UAS, robotics, or software engineering
Bachelor’s in Engineering or equivalent experience
Hands-on experience with autopilot systems
Strong proficiency in Python and C/C++

Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with company match
Equity grants for new hires and unlimited PTO