Mechatronics Engineer

Arxlight; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arxlight in Oakland, California, is seeking a talented Mechatronics Engineer to design, develop, and improve complex systems and components across multiple engineering disciplines. This role includes executing rapid evaluations of concepts, designing and testing electro-mechanical systems, and leading design reviews. A BS, MS, or PhD in a relevant field is required, alongside experience with complex systems and hands-on prototyping skills. Strong command of first principles and organizational skills are essential. This position offers professional autonomy and creative project engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in an immersive technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings).
• Ability to read, interpret, and manipulate block diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and layouts.

Responsibilities

• Execute rapid evaluation of engineering concepts in various fields.
• Design, implement, and test complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Lead design reviews and run analysis.
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers.
• Travel to test sites as needed.

Skills

Experience in developing complex electro-mechanical systems

Strong command of engineering first principles

Hands-on prototyping experience

Strong organizational skills

Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills

Education

BS, MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or Software Engineering

Tools

Mechanical CAD (Solidworks, NX, Fusion 360)

Electrical CAD (Altium, KiCad)

Electrical engineering tools (Oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters)

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB

Arxlight is seeking a talented multi-disciplinary Mechatronics Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and improving systems and components. We expect a high level of multi-disciplinary knowledge across mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and computer science. You’ll take ownership of executing of entire projects and collaborate closely with functional teams to deliver high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective engineering solutions.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Execute rapid evaluation of engineering concepts in a wide range of fields - electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering, manufacturing
• Build prototypes, analyze failures, and transition successful projects into production
• Design, implementation, and test of complex electro-mechanical systems
• High level system ownership with large levels of professional autonomy
• Lead design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed
• Travel to test sites as needed
• Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision
• Wear many hats

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS, MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics engineering, or Software Engineering, or related field
• Experience in an immersive technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings)
• Experience in developing complex eletro-mechanical systems, such as robots, UAVs, wearables, high power, electric propulsion, etc
• Ability to read, interpret, and manipulate block diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and layouts.
• Strong command of engineering first principles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multiple degrees or minors in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics engineering, or Software Engineering, or related field
• Experience in Mechanical CAD (Solidworks, NX, Fusion 360, etc)
• Experience in Electrical CAD (Altium, KiCad, etc)
• Hands-on prototyping experience (3D printing, machining, soldering, board assembly, harnessing)
• Strong organizational skills
• Familiarity with microcontrollers, power conversion and system integration
• Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with designing for rugged environments
• Experience in characterizing circuits at both schematic and board level
• Familiarity with wireless communication protocols
• Experience with microcontroller wired communication protocols (USB, MIPI CSI2, SPI, I2C, CAN, CANFD, UART/RS232/RS422/RS485)
• Experience with motor and servo drive (BLDC/Brushed motor controller design, servo control systems)
• Practical experience with electrical engineering tools (Oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, multimeters)