Remote Python Developer for Precision Agriculture Tools

National-Experienced-Workforce-Solutions; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Job summary

National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) connects experienced workers aged 55+ with full-time and part-time opportunities supporting Federal Agencies across the United States, including collaboration with USDA ARS through the Experienced Worker Program (EWP).

This role is primarily remote with open options for Madison, WI, and emphasizes independent work, strong Python and C++ skills, and experience with sensor integration and LiDAR data processing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in software development, embedded systems, robotics, or sensor integration.
• Strong Python experience required; C++ preferred.
• Experience with sensor data (Raspberry Pi, microcontrollers) recommended.

Responsibilities

• Refactor, maintain, and document Python and C++ codebase for LiDAR data-collection and processing systems.
• Improve backend data-fusion algorithms with timestamp alignment and IMU corrections.
• Develop analytical modules (canopy height, LAI, voxelization) for agricultural tools.
• Create a user-friendly processing interface for non-technical users to run scans and generate outputs.

Skills

Python

C++

Sensor integration

Embedded systems

Data analysis

Education

BA/BS in Science or Engineering

Tools

Git

CMake

Open3D

NumPy

SciPy

Job description

National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) connects experienced workers aged 55+ with full-time and part-time opportunities supporting Federal Agencies across the United States, including collaboration with USDA ARS through the Experienced Worker Program (EWP).

This role is primarily remote with open options for Madison, WI, and emphasizes independent work, strong Python and C++ skills, and experience with sensor integration and LiDAR data processing.