Lead, Sprayer Systems & Precision Application

Iowa State University - College of Design; Ames (IA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Onsite childcare

Job summary

Iowa State University’s Digital Ag Innovation Lab is seeking a Sprayer Systems and Application Technology Lead to advance liquid, dry, targeted, and variable-rate application technologies. You will work with engineers, agronomists, and industry partners across shop, lab, and field settings.

The role emphasizes hands-on field work, project leadership, and sponsor relationship management, with opportunities to drive industry collaborations and innovative outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years related experience.
• Experience connecting engineering performance to agronomic outcomes.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and sponsor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, testing, and field validation of agricultural application systems.
• Define technical and agronomic requirements and develop test methods.
• Mentor engineers, technicians, and students across teams.

Skills

Agricultural application systems

Droplet size/pressure knowledge

Field trials experience

Project leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Advanced degree in agricultural engineering or agronomy

Tools

Spray systems

Drones and aerial systems

Lab and field testing platforms

Job description

Iowa State University’s Digital Ag Innovation Lab is seeking a Sprayer Systems and Application Technology Lead to advance liquid, dry, targeted, and variable-rate application technologies. You will work with engineers, agronomists, and industry partners across shop, lab, and field settings.

The role emphasizes hands-on field work, project leadership, and sponsor relationship management, with opportunities to drive industry collaborations and innovative outcomes.