Autonomous Farming Robotics Mechanical Engineer

Fremont Economic Development Corp.; Florence (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% health insurance payment

retirement options

paid vacation

paid holidays

sick leave

educational grants

flexible scheduling

Job summary

BOPA is building autonomous robots for small and mid-sized farms in Florence, Colorado. The Mechanical Engineer will design, test, and optimize robotic systems, including real-time C++ code, sensor integration, and motion planning, to enable outdoor autonomous vehicles and field operations.

The role involves developing simulations, prototyping, and contributing to AI-powered perception and navigation, with a focus on reliability, scalability, and field-ready software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent.
• 2 years experience in autonomous driving or robotic systems.
• Experience designing and testing robotic mechanical subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Construct, configure, and test robots and robotic systems.
• Write real-time code in C++ and test motion planning.
• Integrate sensors, electronics, and software for autonomous machines.
• Develop simulation environments and prototype testing.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting.
• Drive engineering architecture and design choices.

Skills

C++ real-time

Python

Java

Embedded systems

Sensor data

Robot navigation

CUDA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

ROS

GPGPU

Embedded hardware

Job description

BOPA is building autonomous robots for small and mid-sized farms in Florence, Colorado. The Mechanical Engineer will design, test, and optimize robotic systems, including real-time C++ code, sensor integration, and motion planning, to enable outdoor autonomous vehicles and field operations.

The role involves developing simulations, prototyping, and contributing to AI-powered perception and navigation, with a focus on reliability, scalability, and field-ready software.