Hiring: Systems Engineering Opportunities, xCell Company: Firestorm Location: San Diego, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 12:27:06 Target Skills & Keywords : AutoCAD, CAD, Product Lifecycle Management, Security Clearance, SolidWorks, Systems Engineering About the job Experience: •7+ years of hands-on hardware development experience — concept through production, not just analysis Required Skills: •If you want to spend your time in a large program office working minutiae and moving PowerPoints, this isn't the right place. If you want to build things that matter, that have a near term impact, be part of a team that acts both with urgency and rigor, and work with a tight team that holds a high bar, then we should talk. •New product development across xCell variants — define the problem, run trade studies, establish constraints, iterate design, prototype, and drive to production •Systems-level thinking across mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and software interfaces — xCell is an integrated system and we need engineers who see the whole picture •Sustaining engineering on fielded xCell systems — when something breaks in the field or fails to deliver as advertised, you help drive solutions •Elevating the engineering rigor of a talented, growing team — you'll be a technical anchor, not just an individual contributor Qualifications: •U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations, with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance •Systems engineering mindset — you can hold requirements, trade-offs, and interfaces in your head simultaneously •Proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and PLM tools •Defense background — you understand the operational context your hardware will live in Additive manufacturing or metal machining experience •High ownership mentality — you close loops, you don't wait to be told, and you hold yourself and others to a high standard •Demonstrated capacity to thrive in an environment where the answer isn't always clear and speed matters •Why This Role, Why Now xCell is at an inflection point. We have a fielded product, real customers, and an ambitious roadmap. The engineers who join now will define how we build the next generation of xCell — and they'll do it on a team that takes the work seriously. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package •We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and visions plans Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!