Mechatronics Engineer bei FORTEM TECHNOLOGIES

Description

Fortem Technologies is the leader in airspace awareness, security, and defense for detecting and

defeating dangerous drones. Through an advanced, end to end system of distributed radar, AI at the

Edge, deep sensor integration, and autonomous drone capture, Fortem monitors and defends the

world’s venues, infrastructures, cities, and regions. The same system is accelerating the safety of the

world’s airspace for urban air mobility.

Fortem Technologies is the only company that provides a military-tested, commercially available

solution that alerts, identifies, and secures against drones and other non-cooperative objects in the sky.

We value customer satisfaction, teamwork, flexibility, personal integrity & accountability, and a spirit of

giving back to the community.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and innovative Mechatronics Engineer to join our multidisciplinary engineering

team. In this role, you will work at the intersection of mechanical, electrical, and software systems to

design, test, and refine advanced mechatronic solutions. You will collaborate across engineering

disciplines, support field operations, and ensure seamless integration between hardware and software

components in complex systems.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work across engineering disciplines to design and implement hardware and software interfaces.
• Provide customer support through analysis, debugging, bench testing, and in-field validation.
• Ensure compatibility of new designs with existing system components while evaluating overall system impacts during the design process.
• Analyze and test radio systems to assess effective operational distance, data throughput, and electronic warfare (EW) effectiveness.
• Develop, integrate, and optimize mechatronic subsystems for performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Document designs, test results, and procedures to support system certification, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in prototype builds, system integration, and verification testing.

Requirements

Education and Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong foundation in mechanical, electrical, and control systems integration.
• Experience with embedded systems, sensors, actuators, and real-time software development.
• Familiarity with RF and radio communication systems is highly desirable.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including hands-on bench and field testing.
• Experience in CAD tools, circuit design, and relevant programming languages (C/C++, Python, MATLAB, etc.).Desired

Skills/Experience:

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience with system-level design for defense, aerospace, robotics, or industrial automation applications.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC testing and compliance.
• Understanding of EW (Electronic Warfare) concepts and testing protocols.
• Experience with drones, testing, building, developing, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

About You:

• An experienced Mechatronics Engineer with a passion for solving difficult problems.
• Enjoy taking initiative and working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts & details effectively.
• Ability to work in a small and fast-paced environment.
• A positive attitude, team-oriented spirit, and enthusiasm for our goals.
• A curious outlook - willingness to learn new things and solutions to fit the problem.
• A strong sense of ownership and passion for completing a job well - attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with all levels of the company regardless of seniority.
• A willingness to work on what is necessary over what is desired.