Mechatronic Engineer

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SafePointes AI-powered, passive weapons-detection bollards run neural networks on the edge, integrate multi-sensor fusion, and must survive the rigors of real-world deploymentfrom 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 updatesworking 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

15% travel required.

Hybrid Workplace

SoundThinking follows a hybrid schedule for employees within 50 miles of our offices in Fremont, CA; Tucson, AZ; Washington, D.C.; or Iselin, NJ. Employees are expected to work onsite 3 days per week, specific days depending on location.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit workplace harassment and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For assistance, contact careers@.

Note : The company reserves the right to modify the job description at any time.

The salary range is an estimate and may vary based on education, experience, and location.

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