Frontline Wildfire Defense · 20 hours ago
Electro Mechanical Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$147K/yr - $170K/yr
3+ years expFrontline Wildfire Defense is a company focused on creating innovative solutions for wildfire safety. As an Electro Mechanical Engineer, you will design, test, and validate the systems that ensure the reliability and manufacturability of their wildfire defense network.
AppsConsumer ApplicationsPublic SafetySecurityService Industry
Responsibilities
Design and document electromechanical assemblies, harnesses, and sub-systems using SolidWorks and ECAD tools (Altium, OrCAD, or similar)
Support new product introduction (NPI) and sustaining engineering initiatives—including cost reduction, supplier transitions, and component requalification
Own DFx and reliability improvements, developing test plans and qualification methods that ensure robustness in outdoor and field environments
Update and 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 to integrate new sensors, pumps, and controller designs into the system architecture
Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for field and production issues, driving permanent fixes through documentation and process updates
Prototype and test components and sub-systems in-house; contribute to lab setup, instrumentation, and test automation as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering (or equivalent experience)
3–6 years of hands-on experience 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
Working knowledge of BOM structure, revision control, and ECO processes within PLM or ERP systems
Strong understanding of design for manufacturing, assembly, and serviceability (DFx) principles
Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate clearly across engineering, operations, and suppliers
Hands-on prototyping and validation experience; comfortable working in lab, test, and field environments
Preferred
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.)
Benefits
Company-provided cell phone and laptop computer
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
401(k) Plan
Flexible time off policy + 10 paid holidays per year
Flexible work environment in the Santa Rosa area
Company
Frontline Wildfire Defense
Frontline protects homes and businesses from wildfires using tracking software, satellite connectivity, and onsite sprinkler systems.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$54.4MKey Investors
NorwestWyoming Business CouncilEchelon
2025-10-28Series A· $48M
2025-10-28Secondary Market
2023-10-11Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Harry Statter
Founder and CEO
Recent News
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2025-11-03
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