Mechatronic Engineer

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public safety tech firm in Fremont, CA is seeking a Mechatronic Engineer to develop and deliver cutting-edge edge device products. This role involves architecting embedded firmware, designing mechanical assemblies, and ensuring safety-compliance in hardware. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of engineering experience with a mastery of Git-based workflows and cross-functional collaboration. Competitive salary and hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years total engineering experience delivering hardware-software products.
• At least 3 years leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated success shipping safety-critical hardware.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and review embedded firmware.
• Co-design mechanical assemblies for outdoor enclosures.
• Debug mixed-signal PCBs and validate compliance.

Skills

Embedded firmware development

Mechanical assembly design

Debugging mixed-signal PCBs

Prototyping and bench-testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Git-based workflows

Safety-critical hardware management

Education

B.S./M.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Mixed-signal PCB debugging tools

Automated regression testing tools

Job description

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SafePointe’s AI‑powered, passive weapons‑detection bollards run neural networks on the edge, integrate multi‑sensor fusion, and must survive the rigors of real‑world deployment—from hospital entrances to NFL stadiums. We're seeking an Engineer who is ready to dive in, from prototyping and troubleshooting to delivering finished edge device products that meet our high standards.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and review embedded firmware for real‑time sensor acquisition, ML inference, secure boot, and OTA updates—working closely with EE and Mech teams.
• Co‑design mechanical assemblies (IP‑65 outdoor enclosures, thermal management, vibration isolation).
• Debug mixed‑signal PCBs, tune power budgets, and validate EMI/EMC compliance.
• Rapidly prototype and bench‑test new sensing modalities (magnetics, mmWave, vision)
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration with Cloud AI, Product, and Manufacturing Ops.
• Institute SDLC best practices for firmware/hardware co‑design: CI/CD, DFM, HAL abstraction, design reviews.
• Own OKRs for edge performance (latency ≤ 50 ms, TPR/FPR targets), cost, and reliability (MTBF, IP ratings).
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 10 + years total engineering experience delivering hardware–software products; at least 3 y ears leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Mechanical, Electrical, and Software pedigree—e.g., B.S./M.S. in ME/EE/CS or equivalent hands‑on track record across all three.
• Proven line management of small, agile teams (≥ 4 direct reports) and individual‑contributor excellence.
• Demonstrated success shipping safety‑critical or regulated hardware (UL/FCC/CE, ISO 9001, MIL‑STD, or similar).
• Mastery of modern Git‑based workflows, automated regression testing, and hardware‑in‑the‑loop pipelines.
• Clear, persuasive communication with execs, suppliers, and field customers.
  
  

Hybrid Workplace

SoundThinking follows a hybrid schedule for employees who live equal to or less than 50 miles from one of our office locations, which include Fremont, CA.,Tucson, AZ, Washington, D.C., or Iselin, NJ. Employees are expected to work onsite 3 days per week – the specific days are dependent on the office location.

SoundThinking provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SoundThinking complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

SoundThinking expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of SoundThinking’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact SoundThinking at [e-mail] for assistance.

The above salary range is based on a good faith estimate made at the time of publication and may be modified in the future. The pay offered to a candidate may vary within this range depending on factors such as education, experience, and geographic location

Note: The Company reserves exclusive right in its sole discretion to modify, adjust, delete, add or otherwise change the above at any time.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Public Safety

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