Front End Development Engineer

1. Key Responsibilities

• Lead system-level ideation and rapid prototyping of new product concepts, from concept sketches to functional prototypes.
• Rapidly assess technology value and feasibility; prioritize high-impact technical paths.
• Distill complex problem spaces into clear, testable technical questions and development plans.
• Guide and steer development teams to focus on critical technical challenges; act as an independent technical lead.
• Development experience in sensors, and integration with mechanical subsystems.
• Collaborate and lead  multidisciplinary engineers (mechanical, optical, software, AI) and suppliers to implement solutions.
• Define system requirements, interface control documents, and experiment/test plans to validate concepts. Document learnings, risks, and recommend next steps (iterate, scale, or pivot).

2. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics, or related field.
• 8+ years of new product development experience, with demonstrated focus on early-stage innovation or concept development.
• Mechanical design skills and preferred Hands-on prototyping skills (breadboarding, rapid hardware assembly, sensor interfacing).
• Solid understanding of mechanical interfaces and ability to collaborate on enclosure, tolerances, and manufacturability.
• Proven ability to rapidly judge technical feasibility and prioritize development efforts.
• Experience leading small technical teams or acting as an independent technical driver.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. English proficiency; additional languages a plus.
• Contribution to IP generation or demonstrable technical differentiators.

How we work together
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