Senior Robotics Engineer

TerraClear; Issaquah (WA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-IPO stock options

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) Plan

Job summary

An innovative agricultural technology company in Issaquah, Washington, is seeking a Senior Robotics Engineer to build next-generation autonomous mapping systems. The role involves designing and implementing robotics solutions and requires expertise in C++, Python, and ROS. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in robotics systems development. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience developing and commercializing full-stack robotics systems.
• Experience integrating a wide range of sensing hardware.
• Field robotics experience with developing new AGVs, UAVs, USVs, or UUVs.

Responsibilities

• Work with the robotics team to design and implement robotics systems.
• Collaborate with the product team to clarify requirements.
• Directly contribute hands-on to solving major technical challenges.

Skills

C++

Python

ROS or similar robotics software

Field robotics experience

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of communication protocols

Education

MS or PhD in CS, EE, ME or a related field

Tools

LIDAR

GPS/GNSS sensors

Linux-based environment

Job description

TerraClear applies artificial intelligence, robotics, and world-class mechanical design to solve some of the most data deficient and labor intensive jobs on the farm. These technologies are rapidly transforming agricultural intelligence, allowing farmers to make faster and more informed decisions that translate into highly precise actions and more productive farms. Our first application solved one of the most disliked tasks on the farm: clearing rocks. The annual emergence of news rocks impacts nearly half of farms in North America, slowing farming, damaging equipment, and causing downtime during seeding and harvesting. Solving this problem frees farmers to focus on higher-value tasks and brings their operations into a new era of farming.

Leveraging our commercial success in rocks, we are now expanding our core technologies to new farm applications including the precise management of weeds, pests, disease and overall plant health.

Our team is tight-knit and believes in the power of teamwork. We value learning directly from the farmers we serve, getting our hands dirty, and tackling tough challenges together. You will thrive at TerraClear with a positive attitude, a collaborative mindset, a healthy dose of grit and a passion for solving real-world problems.

Sr Robotics Engineer -Hybrid role based in Issaquah, Washington, USA

We are seeking a hands-onSenior Robotics Engineerto join our team building TerraClear’s next-generation autonomous mapping systems, including the first autonomous ground-based mapper on the market.

In this role, you will:

• Work with the robotics team to architect, design and implement novel robotics systems for controlling ground-based rovers in farm fields
• Collaborate with the product team to clarify requirements
• Select sensing and other hardware components and technologies to enable rapid prototyping
• Serve as a SME on current state of the art for the full stack of robotics technologies
• Directly contribute in a hands-on manner to solving major technical challenges
• Contribute to a research roadmap in alignment with the TerraClear product roadmap
• Develop test plans for component and system level testing and validation
• Build and test prototype systems in the field
• Play a pivotal role in growing the robotics team

What we’re looking for:

Required:

• 5+ years’ experience developing and commercializing full-stack robotics systems
• MS or PhD in CS, EE, ME or a related field or equivalent experience
• Strong C++, Python skills & expertise in ROS or similar robotics software framework
• Deep and current knowledge of high level controls, including motion planning, localization, navigation and sensor fusion
• Working knowledge of low level controls, including trajectory control and state estimation techniques for perception and feedback control
• Experience integrating a wide range of sensing hardware, including LIDAR, cameras, other range-finding sensors, inertial navigation, GPS/GNSS sensors
• Experience working in a Linux-based environment including modern software engineering practices, experience with git and pull reviews
• Strong communication skills, including active listening, that can convey complex technical topics to teammates in plain English
• Field robotics experience with developing new AGVs, UAVs, USVs, or UUVs
• Knowledge of communication protocols including CANBUS, TCP/UDP and wireless communication
• Knowledge of Rust
• Experience working with embedded systems, real time applications, and PLCs
• Simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing experience
• Experience with hydraulic and electrical actuators and systems
• Controls knowledge including linear and nonlinear control systems design

Compensation Range = $150-200k

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time regular employees, including:

• Pre-IPO stock options (tax-advantaged ISOs)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% of premiums paid for employees and 85% of premiums paid for dependents
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) Plan
• An inclusive and tight company culture that is mission driven

If you’re excited about TerraClear, fit the above qualifications and are passionate about solving hard problems, please apply now!

TerraClear is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive culture with extraordinary employees. We provide employment opportunities without regard to any legally protected status. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.

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