Remote Lead Precision Agriculture Innovator

Placements24; Texas; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote equipment and software licenses

Professional growth opportunities

Industry conferences

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Precision Agriculture Specialist to drive data-driven farming initiatives in a remote-first environment. You will lead programs integrating GPS guidance, drone imagery, variable rate applications, and sensor networks to boost productivity and resource efficiency.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 8+ years in precision agriculture, with strong GIS, remote sensing, GPS, and data analytics expertise. Remote work with flexible schedules is offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field with focus on precision agriculture.
• 8+ years hands-on experience in precision agriculture with leadership exposure.
• Strong knowledge of GIS, remote sensing, GPS tech and data analytics in agriculture.
• Proficiency with farm management software and data visualization tools.
• Ability to translate complex data into practical farming recommendations.
• Experience managing remote teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and management of precision agriculture programs across diverse farm operations.
• Analyze large datasets from soil sensors, yield monitors, and imagery for actionable insights.
• Develop and deploy variable rate application solutions for fertilizers, pesticides, and seeds.
• Oversee calibration and maintenance of precision agriculture equipment and software.
• Train and mentor farm managers and agronomists on precision agriculture tools.
• Conduct field assessments to optimize water and nutrient management from real-time data.
• Evaluate new technologies and software for potential application in farming.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate precision data into farm planning.
• Provide remote technical support and troubleshooting for systems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Remote work

Data analytics

Data-driven decision making

Project coordination

Education

Master's degree in Agricultural Engineering / Agronomy / Geomatics

Tools

GIS software

Remote sensing platforms

GPS technology

FMS software

Data visualization tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Precision Agriculture Specialist to drive data-driven farming initiatives in a remote-first environment. You will lead programs integrating GPS guidance, drone imagery, variable rate applications, and sensor networks to boost productivity and resource efficiency.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 8+ years in precision agriculture, with strong GIS, remote sensing, GPS, and data analytics expertise. Remote work with flexible schedules is offered.