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title: 'Facilities Maintenance Technician at Firestorm'
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# Facilities Maintenance Technician at Firestorm

- **Company:** Firestorm
- **Location:** San Diego, CA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-11-09
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-12
- **Apply:** https://jobs.gem.com/firestorm/am9icG9zdDp50fBmpDcv-tDQlcmTYYTA

## Job description

Firestorm Labs is seeking a highly skilled and safety-conscious Facilities Maintenance Technician who will maintain a safe, organized, functional, and efficient environment across offices, manufacturing areas, engineering laboratories, and operational facilities. You will provide hands-on support for maintenance, equipment installation, workspace improvements, and building upkeep while partnering with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams.

## What You’ll Do

## FACILITIES MAINTENANCE & BUILDING OPERATIONS

- Perform preventive maintenance, routine inspections, and general facility repairs.
- Troubleshoot basic mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and building issues within authorized qualifications.
- Inspect doors, lighting, fixtures, workstations, and building systems for maintenance needs.
- Coordinate HVAC service and repairs with approved vendors. • Install, build, and maintain desks, work benches, and facility fixtures.
- Prioritize maintenance requests based on safety, urgency, and operational needs.
- Coordinate contractors and service technicians for safe, timely work.

## MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING SUPPORT

- Assist with equipment setup, installation, relocation, and workspace modifications.
- Build and assemble workbenches, manufacturing stations, platforms, and storage fixtures.
- Support production equipment installation and manufacturing workstation organization.
- Move and position machinery, tools, materials, and equipment safely.
- Support manufacturing improvements, engineering projects, demonstrations, and test-area preparation.

## ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY (EHS)

- Follow company safety procedures and applicable OSHA guidelines.
- Inspect work areas for hazards and support corrective actions.
- Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical inventory documentation.
- Monitor availability and condition of PPE and safety supplies.
- Maintain first aid stations, safety signage, emergency equipment, and housekeeping standards.

## WAREHOUSE, INVENTORY & MATERIAL HANDLING

- Receive, organize, store, and distribute facility and manufacturing supplies.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment when trained and authorized.
- Maintain storage areas and support internal equipment relocations.
- Track maintenance supplies, parts, and consumables; assist shipping and receiving.

## WORKPLACE ORGANIZATION & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

- Apply 5S principles to keep manufacturing and engineering areas clean, safe, and accessible.
- Improve facility layouts, workflows, storage access, and workstation organization.
- Install labels, safety markings, signage, and storage identifiers.
- Support office modifications, expansions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

## GENERAL OPERATIONS & TEAM SUPPORT

- Respond to service requests and help set up company events and meetings.
- Provide logistical support to engineering, manufacturing, and administrative teams.
- Maintain maintenance records, inspection checklists, and work documentation.
- Communicate issues and project progress to the Facilities Operations team.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education.
- 'U.S. Person' as defined by 22 CFR § 120.62 required due to ITAR regulations, which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), or protected individuals under asylee or refugee status
- 2+ years of facilities maintenance, building operations, industrial maintenance, construction, warehouse, and/or related experience.
- Experience with mechanical systems, hand tools, power tools, and general maintenance practices.
- Experience performing basic repairs, equipment assembly, and installations.
- Experience troubleshooting, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience reading basic technical instructions, manuals, and assembly diagrams.
- Experience with workplace safety and safe equipment operation.
- Experience operating forklift and hand pallet jacks
- Must have a current forklift certification

## Preferred Qualifications

- Trade school certification (Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical)
- Experience directly supporting a hardware manufacturing, aerospace, or industrial production environment.
- Have an active OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification at hire
- Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS), preventative maintenance, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software systems and interpreting blueprint/CAD mechanical layouts.
- Experience with office relocations, workspace reconfigurations, seating arrangements, and general inventory of physical assets
- Experience with IoT & Smart Building Integration-Understanding internet-connected sensors, automated HVAC controls, and smart security systems.
- Experience with Crisis Response Planning-Advanced safety training beyond basic OSHA compliance, including business continuity and disaster recovery strategies.

## Who We Are

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.

Work Environment

- Position is based in San Diego, CA at Firestorm Headquarters
- We welcome candidates who are local or open to relocating.
- Standing, bending, lifting for extended periods; ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
- Use of required PPE, including safety glasses and ESD protection.
- Occasional overtime to support customer commitments and facility operations.

## Compensation

- Hourly Pay: $35-45 and hour commensurate with experience
- Equity: Meaningful equity grant in a growth-stage defense technology company

The posted salary range reflects an estimate based on a variety of compensation factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, education, certifications, specialized skills, geographic location, and business needs. Actual compensation may vary, and this range is subject to change as our compensation structure or market conditions evolve.

## Benefits & Perks

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:

- We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and visions plans
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to invest in your long-term retirement goals
- Equity grants for new hires
- Unlimited PTO
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including holiday hiatuses in July & December.
- Generous Parental Leave
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- FSA
- DCFSA
- HSA
- Hospital Indemnity insurance
- Critical Illness insurance
- Accident insurance
- Basic Life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100% covered by Firestorm. Plus, the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, are available to you as well.

Export Control Compliance

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.

## About Firestorm

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Firestorm is a venture-backed defense technology company building an expeditionary manufacturing ecosystem to produce and sustain modular, mission-adaptable unmanned systems and parts at the point of need.
- **Entity Type**: Private (VC-backed; Series A completed in July 2025)
- **Headquarters**: San Diego, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2022
- **Founders**: Dan Magy (CEO), Chad McCoy (CGO), Ian Muceus (CTO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Defense technology / Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
- **Target customers**: U.S. Department of Defense, Special Operations Command (SOCOM), Navy, Marine Corps, and allied forces (B2G)
- **Mission statement**: “Equip warfighters with mission-critical capabilities at the point of need. Deliver adaptable resilience through uncontestable defense logistics.”

## Products & Services
- **xCELL**: An expeditionary manufacturing unit that uses additive manufacturing (HP Multi-Jet Fusion) to produce high-strength polymer parts in the field. Off-grid, rapidly deployable, with secure communications and HVAC control.
- **TEMPEST**: A modular unmanned aerial system (UAS) designed for production inside the xCELL unit. Configurable payloads for diverse mission sets.
- **SQUALL**: An additively-manufactured first-person view (FPV) platform optimized for xCELL production. “Print. Build. Fly. Dominate.”
- **Repair & Sustainment at the Edge**: On-demand production of replacement parts to keep units operational when resupply is delayed or denied.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total funding of **$179.5M** across multiple rounds (as of mid-2025). Annual revenue estimated at **$7.6M** (Craft.co).
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: The company has raised from at least 4 investors in the latest Series A ($47M announced July 2025), including debt financing and seed rounds. Specific investors not fully detailed in available sources but include VC firms backing defense tech.
- **Growth Signals**: Employee headcount grew **95.9% YoY** to 127 people; job postings increased **4,400% YoY** (45 active openings). Talent sourced from Northrop Grumman, Shield AI, HP, General Atomics, L3Harris, and others. Awarded PY25.1 STRATFI funding (March 2025) to advance modular unmanned aerial systems.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Expeditionary Manufacturing**: Forward-deployed additive manufacturing reduces dependence on traditional, centralized logistics – a key differentiator for contested environments.
- **Modular Open-Source Architectures**: Platforms designed for rapid configuration and scalability, supporting “Affordable Mass” requirements of the DoD.
- **Vertically Integrated Ecosystem**: Proprietary UAS platforms (Tempest, Squall) are purpose-built for the xCELL production process, creating a tight hardware-software-manufacturing loop.
- **Founding Team**: CEO Dan Magy is a 5-time founder in defense hardware/robotics/AI with a previous exit (Citadel Defense). CGO Chad McCoy is a Tier 1 Special Operations veteran. CTO Ian Muceus is an additive manufacturing subject matter expert from Stratasys.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Scaling expeditionary manufacturing units (xCELL) for field deployment; expanding modular UAS platforms (Tempest, Squall); deepening relationships with Navy, USMC, SOCOM, and CENTCOM; hiring aggressively across engineering, operations, and business development.
- **Direction for growth**: Move from prototype to production at scale, build a network of distributed production assets, and become a prime supplier of affordable, mission-adaptable systems for the DoD.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Build toward a future defined by incontestable defense logistics.” Emphasis on solving hard problems that reshape defense. Flat, mission-driven team of engineers, operators, and problem-solvers.
- **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Mix of in-office (San Diego HQ, Rome NY), hybrid, and fully remote roles depending on position. Engineering roles often San Diego-based with some remote flexibility.
- **Notable Perks**: Opportunity to work at the intersection of additive manufacturing, robotics, and defense; fast-growing startup with significant VC backing; direct impact on warfighter capabilities.
- **Engineering Culture**: Heavy focus on embedded systems, automation, airframe design, RF, AI/optimization, and manufacturing engineering. Teams are small, cross-functional, and hands-on.

## Sources
1. [Gem Careers – Firestorm](https://jobs.gem.com/firestorm)
2. [launchfirestorm.com – Solution & About](https://launchfirestorm.com/?from_theconsensus=1)
3. [LinkedIn – Firestorm Labs](https://linkedin.com/company/firestorm-labs)
4. [Built In – Firestorm Careers](https://builtin.com/company/firestorm)
5. [Craft.co – Firestorm Company Profile](https://craft.co/firestorm)

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