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Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Frontline Wildfire Defense · Southern California · On-site

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About Frontline Wildfire Defense

Defend your property with Frontline’s complete wildfire protection system for homes and businesses. Live safely with fire. Backed by Norwest.

About the role

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals, or resumes from external recruiters or staffing agencies. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 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
More about this role

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals, or resumes from external recruiters or staffing agencies.

As part of our hiring process, Frontline Wildfire Defense conducts comprehensive background checks for all new hires. These checks typically cover the past 7–10 years and may include employment and education verification. For roles that require work in the field, driving record verification is also required. Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of these background checks.

Founded in 2017, Frontline developed the first fully integrated wildfire defense system to stop the leading cause of home loss in wildfires: ember-driven ignition. The system combines exterior sprinklers, full-coverage design, and connected software for remote monitoring and response, allowing homes to protect themselves long after families evacuate or infrastructure fails.

Proven effective during the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, 96% of homes with Frontline systems survived. That success has earned top industry recognition, including Frontline being recognized as one of TIME’s Best Inventions 2025 in the Green Tech category and receiving the PCBC...

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