Vice-President of Business Development in Remote, California at Firestorm

Firestorm is seeking a Vice President of Business Development who will lead and execute Firestorm’s strategic growth initiatives across the Department of War, allied international markets, strategic industry partnerships, and emerging defense innovation ecosystems.

You will serve as a key interface between customers, operators, engineering, product, manufacturing, and executive leadership to ensure Firestorm remains aligned to operational demand signals while building scalable and repeatable business infrastructure. In addition, you will be reporting to the Chief Growth Officer (CGO).

You understand:

This is not your traditional legacy defense BD position. You must be capable of operating in ambiguity, driving capture execution, influencing product direction, and helping mature the organization as Firestorm transitions from high-growth startup to an enduring defense technology company.

What You Will Do

Strategic Growth Leadership

Business Development & Capture Execution

Customer & Operational Alignment

Partnerships & International Growth

Organizational Scaling & Executive Support

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Prior military service, particularly within Special Operations, aviation, autonomy, logistics, or operational planning communities.

U.S. Range: $230-250

Firestorm grew out of a simple question: How does a U.S. ally with a relatively limited defense budget deter a near-peer aggressor with vastly larger resources?

We are building the answer to that question through expeditionary manufacturing, affordable mass, and mission-adaptable autonomous systems designed for contested environments. Firestorm is a venture-backed defense technology company developing modular unmanned systems and deployable manufacturing capabilities that enable operators to Print-Build-Fly combat capability at the tactical edge.

As Firestorm scales beyond Series B, we are seeking a Vice President of Business Development with operational credibility, strategic vision, and deep experience navigating Department of War acquisition, operational end users, strategic partnerships, and growth-stage defense technology scaling.

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.

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.