Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Position Overview

As an Electro-Mechanical Engineer at Frontline Wildfire Defense, you will design, test, and validate the physical systems that power our innovative wildfire defense network. This remote role (with a requirement to be located in the PST area, preferably in Southern California) places you at the core of a mission-driven team dedicated to developing technology that protects homes and families from wildfire disasters.

Founded in 2017, Frontline Wildfire Defense is renowned for its fully integrated wildfire defense system, proven effective during the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires and recognized by top industry awards. Join us to push the boundaries of engineering in wildfire safety and climate tech.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document electromechanical assemblies, harnesses, and sub-systems using SolidWorks and ECAD tools.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and sustaining engineering initiatives including cost reduction and supplier transitions.
• Own DFx and reliability improvements by developing test plans and qualification methods for outdoor and field environments.
• Maintain mechanical and electrical documentation—3D models, 2D drawings, wiring diagrams, and BOMs—through PLM and ERP systems.
• Collaborate with contract manufacturers and suppliers to validate production processes, tolerances, and assembly workflows.
• Work cross-functionally with software, product, and field operations teams to integrate new sensor, pump, and controller designs.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for field and production issues.
• Prototype and test components and sub-systems in-house, contributing to lab setup, instrumentation, and test automation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 3–6 years of hands-on experience in developing and releasing electromechanical systems to production.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (or equivalent 3D CAD) for design and drawing creation.
• Experience with ECAD tools (Altium, OrCAD, KiCad, etc.) for PCB or harness design review.
• Strong working knowledge of BOM structure, revision control, and ECO processes within PLM or ERP systems.
• Solid understanding of design for manufacturing, assembly, and serviceability (DFx) principles.
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills across engineering, operations, and suppliers.
• Hands-on prototyping and validation experience in lab, test, and field environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with fluid-handling or outdoor-rated systems (IP-rated enclosures, pumps, valves, sensors).
• Familiarity with thermal, environmental, and vibration testing for rugged systems.
• Background in consumer electronics, IoT devices, or low-voltage control systems.
• Experience collaborating with contract manufacturers on pilot and production builds.
• Exposure to regulatory testing and certification (UL, CE, FCC, etc.).

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $146,909 to $170,000 DOE
• Company-provided cell phone and laptop computer
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible time off policy plus 10 paid holidays per year
• Flexible work environment in the Santa Rosa area
• Join a passionate, mission-driven team making a real difference – and much more!