Mechatronics Engineer

Oakland on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
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)

Compensation (from employer):
$75K – $185K • Offers Equity

About this role

Summary

Design, develop, test, and improve electromechanical systems involving hardware and software integration.

Job title

Mechatronics Engineer

Experience level

none specified

Industry

engineering

Location requirements

Oakland, remote work not specified

Salary

$75K – $185K • Offers Equity

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

block diagramsschematicswiring diagramsphysicsmicrocontrollerspower conversion

Preferred skills

SolidworksFusion 360AltiumKiCad3D printingsolderingsystem integrationwireless protocolsmotor controloscilloscopes

Specializations

electromechanical systemsroboticssystem integrationcircuit designmicrocontrollers
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Oakland, CA, USA

On-site City