Senior Mechanical Engineer

Company Description

FireDome is redefining how the world protects itself from wildfires. We are pioneering autonomous wildfire defense systems that detect and suppress fires in real time, shielding properties and communities before disaster strikes. Combining AI, robotics, and advanced automation, FireDome delivers Resilience-as-a-Service (RaaS) - a first-of-its-kind platform that makes wildfire protection intelligent, proactive, and always on. Our autonomous systems create real-time firebreaks, extinguish spot fires, and safeguard high-value sites across wildfire-prone regions.

Join a purpose-driven, fast-moving startup that’s turning breakthrough technology into lasting climate resilience — and help shape the future of wildfire protection, one system at a time.

Role Description

FireDome is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical engineering domain within our R&D organization. In this key role, you will design, develop, and implement advanced mechanical systems that form the backbone of FireDome’s automated wildfire defense technology.

This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge, mission-driven engineering, combining robotics, automation, and large-scale outdoor systems. The position requires strong technical leadership, hands-on design excellence, and a deep understanding of multidisciplinary systems operating in challenging environments.

You will lead and mentor a team of mechanical engineers, guiding designs from concept through field deployment and ensuring that every component of our system meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

Key Responsibilities

●      Lead the design, analysis, and development of mechanical systems and components for FireDome’s wildfire defense products.

●      Guide and mentor mechanical engineers through the full design cycle, from concept and simulation to prototype and production.

●      Collaborate with electrical, control, and software teams to ensure seamless integration across disciplines.

●      Conduct structural, thermal, and kinematic analyses, validating performance and durability under real-world conditions.

●      Participate in fieldwork and system testing, supporting deployments and collecting feedback for continuous design improvement.

●      Manage design documentation, CAD models, and production drawings to maintain version control and traceability.

●      Support DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFX (Design for Excellence) processes in collaboration with manufacturing partners.

Requirements

●      B.Sc. (minimum) in Mechanical Engineering.

●      12+ years of hands-on experience in the mechanical design and development of dynamic, electro-mechanical, multidisciplinary, and automated systems.

●      Strong leadership and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset that inspires teamwork, shared ownership, and accountability across engineering and operations teams.

●      Proven ability to take designs from concept to working prototypes and production.

●      Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks) for 3D modeling and design documentation.

●      Strong understanding of mechanical systems, motion, actuation, and materials.

●      Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, balancing innovation with execution.

●      Proven ability to take designs from concept to working prototypes and production.

Preferred Qualifications

●      Experience with large-scale systems and structural components.

●      Familiarity with electrical and control systems, and integration across hardware domains.

●      Practical experience in multidisciplinary system development and field testing.

●      Exposure to ruggedized or outdoor products, robotics, or automation systems.

●      Experience leading an R&D mechanical engineering team.