Solutions Engineer - LA
Frontline Wildfire Defense
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Posted on Apr 19, 2026
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Solutions Engineer
Location: Candidates must be located in the Greater Los Angeles area
Background Check Requirement
As part of our hiring process, Frontline Wildfire Defense conducts comprehensive background checks for all new hires. These checks typically cover the past 7–10 years and may include employment and education verification. For roles that require work in the field, driving record verification is also required. Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of these background checks.
About Frontline Wildfire Defense
Founded in 2017, Frontline developed the first fully integrated wildfire defense system to stop the leading cause of home loss in wildfires: ember-driven ignition. The system combines exterior sprinklers, full-coverage design, and connected software for remote monitoring and response, allowing homes to protect themselves long after families evacuate or infrastructure fails.
Proven effective during the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, 96% of homes with Frontline systems survived. That success has earned top industry recognition, including Frontline being recognized as one of TIME’s Best Inventions 2025 in the Green Tech category and receiving the PCBC Gold Nugget Award for “Most Innovative Housing Concept” and the Best of IBS Award for “Best Home Technology.”
As wildfires grow hotter and more frequent, our vision is to give people the tools and strategies to live safely with fire. We’re building a mission-driven team creating real-world solutions in wildfire safety and climate tech.
About This Opportunity
As a Solutions Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting the Sales, Installation Operations, and Design functions by providing technical expertise focused on permitting and water system feasibility throughout the deal lifecycle. Working closely with the Senior Solutions Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting complex projects, validating water availability & pressure requirements, and helping navigate permitting processes to ensure projects can move forward efficiently.
This is a hybrid, field-facing role requiring both office collaboration and on-site engagement across the Greater Los Angeles region. You will be a key resource for projects that require deeper technical evaluation, particularly related to water supply, hydraulics, aesthetic constraints/consequences, and jurisdictional permitting requirements. You will engage directly with clients, local authorities, and internal teams to ensure that the sprinkler system designs are not only technically sound, but also compliant and feasible within local regulations. This role is essential in helping the company successfully deploy exterior fire sprinkler systems that protect homes and communities from wildfire risk.
Key Responsibilities
Solutions Support
- Support the Sales, Design, and Installation Ops teams in closing deals by providing technical expertise during the pre/post-sales process
- Partner with Senior Solutions Engineer on complex or high-priority opportunities
- Provide practical design guidance on system layout and placement to ensure solutions are feasible, efficient, and implementable in the field
- Evaluate project feasibility with a strong focus on water supply, pressure, and permitting requirements
- Serve as a technical resource for projects requiring advanced engineering input or regulatory navigation
- Translate customer needs into compliant and buildable wildfire sprinkler system solutions
- Provide clear guidance and occasional training to Sales and Project Management teams to support understanding of systems design and implementation
Permitting & Regulatory Coordination
- Lead and support permitting efforts across jurisdictions in Southern California
- Research and interpret local codes, regulations, and permitting requirements related to water systems and fire protection
- Interface with local authorities, municipalities, and water districts to facilitate approvals
- Prepare and review technical documentation required for permit submissions
- Identify potential permitting risks early and purpose solutions to keep projects on track
Water Systems & Hydraulic Analysis
- Provide subject matter technical expertise in hydraulics, pipe flow, and pressure based systems
- Assess water sources, flow rates, and pressure availability for each project
- Validate system performance assumptions to ensure effective wildfire protection coverage
- Support and refine system designs based on real-world water constraints
- Collaborate with design teams to optimize layouts based on hydraulic feasibility and practical field implementation, including water routing and distribution across interior and exterior system designs
Field & Client Engagement
- Travel to job sites across Southern California as needed
- Conduct on-site assessments to evaluate water access, water distribution systems, infrastructure, and system feasibility
- Engage directly with clients to explain technical considerations related to water systems, electrical components, and permitting
- Act as a technical advisor during critical project stages, especially where approvals or constraints arise
- Support installation teams with technical clarification related to water systems and compliance
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with sales, design, and operations teams to ensure smooth project execution
- Provide feedback to improve permitting workflows and water system design standards
- Help standardize processes for jurisdictional approvals and hydraulic evaluations
- Contribute to internal documentation and best practices for recurring permitting scenarios
Qualifications
- 3-6+ years of experience in hydraulic engineering, mechanical engineering, and plumbing design experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
- Experience working with permitting process, municipal codes, or regulatory approvals (CA experience strongly preferred)
- Familiarity with irrigation systems, or similar water-based infrastructure is a plus
- Strong expertise in water distribution systems, including flow, pressure, and pressure loss considerations across pipe networks
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, site plans, and engineering documentation
- Strong understanding of hydraulics and real-world system constraints
- Basic understanding of alternative power sources and electrical components
- Comfortable working in a hybrid role with frequent field visits (2-4 days a week in the field)
- Excellent problem solving skills, especially in navigating regulatory and environmental constraints
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with clients, internal teams, and local authorities
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary Range: $60,000-$90,000
- Company provided laptop + cell phone
- Full Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Flexible time-off policy + 14 paid holidays per year
- Work from home stipend
- Join a passionate, mission-driven team making a real difference
- And much more!
Join Our Mission!
If you're excited about building technology that protects homes and families from wildfire disasters, we want to hear from you! Apply today and become part of a fast-growing team with purpose and innovation at its core.
Diversity and inclusion are essential values at Frontline. We know we'll do our best and most impactful work when we feel represented and we belong. We encourage talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
