Robotics Sensor Engineer — COTS Hardware for Autonomous Ag Tech

NEXT Ai PRESS; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon Robotics in Seattle, WA is seeking an Electrical Engineer, COTS/Sensor to design and manage the sensors and industrial components of our robots, including leading the selection, integration, and validation of hardware for the LaserWeeder and autonomous systems to navigate rugged agricultural environments.

You will prototype, debug, and iterate electrical designs, work with test engineers on qualification plans, and manage relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable and safe operation

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineer
• Experience with LiDAR, Radar, cameras, GNSS, IMUs, PLCs, automotive ethernet, and/or automotive cameras
• Experience with sourcing and qualifying components for high-reliability systems
• Experience with managing vendor and manufacturer relationships
• BS+ in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate high performance sensors (LiDAR, Radar, IMU, GPS, Cameras) and industrial/automotive components (PLCs, power supplies, automotive ethernet switches)
• Own the hardware lifecycle of COTS components including research, vendor qualification, trade studies, mechanical/electrical/software integration, testing, and in-field support
• Work with test engineers to define and execute qualification test plans
• Drive technical relationships with COTS suppliers and CMs for hardware availability and quality
• Lead and support key technical decision making through project planning and cross-functional problem solving
• Prototype, debug, and iterate electrical designs through hands-on testing and automated verification

Skills

Sensor selection

Altium Designer

Hardware integration

Hardware debugging

Vendor management

Cross-functional teamwork

Automotive ethernet

LiDAR/Radar/cameras

GNSS/IMU experience

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Jira

Altium Designer

Job description

Carbon Robotics in Seattle, WA is seeking an Electrical Engineer, COTS/Sensor to design and manage the sensors and industrial components of our robots, including leading the selection, integration, and validation of hardware for the LaserWeeder and autonomous systems to navigate rugged agricultural environments.

You will prototype, debug, and iterate electrical designs, work with test engineers on qualification plans, and manage relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable and safe operation