Mechanical Engineer Barn Owl Precision Agriculture

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

At BOPA, we’re building the future of autonomy for small and mid-sized farms. Our compact, intelligent robots (ANTs) perform precision agricultural tasks like weeding, planting, and nutrient management - helping farmers cut labor costs, reduce chemical use, and increase sustainability.

We are a Seed-stage startup with a nimble, farmer-focused team. Our goal is to design robust, scalable robotics systems that can be deployed across the globe.

Role Overview

Mechanical Engineer - Florence, CO. Construct, configure, and test debug robots and robotic systems, including code and simulation for outdoor autonomous vehicles. Analyze navigation and maintenance problems in robotic mechanical systems. Design or redesign mechanical assigned subsystems. Analyze equipment failures for correction and design issues. Develop and test prototypes. Analyze the test results and provide reports. Install software, operate, calibrate, and maintain robots. Assist in operational user interface development. Provide technical support and troubleshooting. Design and build solutions for autonomous driving. Work with sensor data for mapping and localization in challenging environments. Calibrate and interface sensors, electronics, and electrical components for integrating and controlling autonomous machines. Develop simulation environments to test motion planning and decision-making. Productize software; Work on robot arms, mobile robots, mobile manipulators, and grippers. Integrate software libraries for autonomous perception, navigation, and object manipulation. Network communication, cloud computing, and parallel processing. Create software tools for robot fleets. Leverage cutting-edge robotics. Integrate with AI. Write real-time code in C++. GPGPU programming in CUDA. Provide solutions combining C/C++, Python, Java, and Embedded and Web Technologies. Drive the engineering architecture, concepts, and design choices. Other similar professional responsibilities as assigned. M-F; 40 hrs/week. $100,000.00/annum. 50% health insurance payment, retirement options, paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, educational grants, flexible scheduling.

Require Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or equivalent and 2 years experience in job offered or any occupation in which the required experience was gained. Experience to include: Designing and building solutions for autonomous driving; working with sensor data for mapping and localization in challenging environments; calibrating and interfacing sensors, electronics, and electrical components for integrating and controlling autonomous machines; developing simulation environments to test motion planning and decision-making; productizing software; working on robot arms, mobile robots, mobile manipulators, and grippers; integrating software libraries for autonomous perception, navigation, and object manipulation; network communication, cloud computing, and parallel processing; creating software tools for robot fleets; leveraging cutting-edge robotics; integrating with AI; writing real-time code in C++; GPGPU programming in CUDA; providing solutions combining C/C++, Python, Java, and Embedded and Web Technologies; and driving the engineering architecture, concepts, and design choices.

Our Culture

At BOPA, we value practical impact, humility, and speed of iteration. We test everything in the field, learn fast, and build with farmers. We believe diverse perspectives lead to better designs, and we’re committed to fostering inclusion and collaboration.

Why Join Us

Mission-Driven Work: Build robots that transform farming and rural economies

High Ownership: Own all hardware decisions and roadmap

Fast Iteration: Design, build, and see your systems operating in real-world fields within weeks

Equity & Growth: Share in the company’s success at scale

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.