Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $89,200.00 - $134,300.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Unlimited PTO
Parental leave
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Hospital Indemnity insurance
critical illness insurance
accident insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability insurance
long-term disability insurance
Mental Health Resources
Job Description
Firestorm is an innovative, venture capital-backed company at the forefront of the defense sector, blending cutting-edge technology from Silicon Valley with mission-focused solutions. Their mission centers on revolutionizing defense procurement by creating advanced, cost-effective aerial defense systems accessible to U.S. ally nations, regardless of their defense budgets. Firestorm pioneers mission-adaptable aerial vehicles that prioritize operator effectiveness, enabling enhanced deterrence capabilities that break from traditional defense procurement limitations. With a vision dubbed "democratized deterrence," Firestorm is dedicated to delivering world-class aerial capabilities at a fraction of the usual cost, redefining how defense technologies reach the field and empowering operators with state-of-the-art... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years of experience operating Group 1-3 UAS in military, commercial, or public safety settings
- 2+ years of remote-control pilot experience
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- Ability to operate FPV drone systems and components
- Willingness to travel up to 25%
- Ability to work independently in dynamic environments
- Ability to withstand various environmental conditions
- United States citizenship and eligibility for security clearance
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of 4 years of experience operating Group 1-3 UAS in military, commercial, or public safety settings
- 2+ years of remote-control pilot experience
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- Demonstrated expertise with Group 1-3 UAS including FPV drone flying
- Hands-on experience with FPV systems including RC, flight controllers, cameras, motors, propellers and peripherals
- Demonstrated proficiency in flying with precise control and advanced maneuvering
- Skilled in mission planning, radio communications and flight safety procedures
- Excellent situational awareness, communication, and decision-making under pressure
- Able to work independently in dynamic settings with limited oversight
- Willing to travel up to 25%
- Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise
- U.S. citizen and eligibility to obtain or maintain a security clearance
Job Duties
- Execute UAS flight missions in support of R&D, demos, customer engagements, exercises and operational deployments
- Operate Group 1-3 UAS in tactical, test, and field environments including austere or remote locations
- Conduct mission planning, airspace deconfliction, and operational risk management (ORM)
- Lead hands-on instruction in areas such as UAS mission planning, execution, emergency procedures, and modular payload integration
- Train US and international operators to meet mission readiness standards
- Teach safe Group 1-3 operations and aeronautical decision-making principles tailored to dynamic flight environments
- Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, internal safety protocols, and risk mitigation procedures
- Serve as a subject matter expert for Group 1-3 UAS operational use cases, test and evaluation, supporting product integration with end-users
- Collaborate with engineering and senior leadership to inform UAS development, system improvements, and operational capabilities
- Support the creation of training syllabi, courseware, and mission brief materials to standardize instruction across teams
- Develop training content, after-action reviews (AARs), and technical documentation
- Lead structured post-flight debriefs to capture lessons learned and inform future mission planning
- Provide operational feedback to engineering and product teams to drive system improvements
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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