Founding Hardware Lead: From Prototype to Production

Rooted; San Francisco (CA); Presencial; USD 170 000 - 240 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Rooted is building hardware and software to help ranchers manage animals and grazing with less manual labor. You’ll be our first hardware hire, taking the collar from early prototype through validation, certification, and production, tackling GPS, radios, battery, and solar constraints while keeping costs in sight.

As the lead hardware engineer, you’ll shape the architecture, select suppliers, and establish a credible production schedule and cost model in collaboration with the founders.

Qualificações

• Experience taking physical products from prototype to production.
• Ability to select suppliers and manage BOM and costs.
• Strong cross-disciplinary collaboration across mechanical, electrical, and design.

Responsabilidades

• Review the prototype, identify risks, and define architecture and production plan.
• Lead validation and field testing and work with suppliers for production readiness.
• Own BOM, unit cost, and manufacturing readiness; coordinate with founders.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Rooted is building hardware and software to help ranchers manage animals and grazing with less manual labor. You’ll be our first hardware hire, taking the collar from early prototype through validation, certification, and production, tackling GPS, radios, battery, and solar constraints while keeping costs in sight.

As the lead hardware engineer, you’ll shape the architecture, select suppliers, and establish a credible production schedule and cost model in collaboration with the founders.