Systems Integration Engineer, See and Spray

Blue River Technology; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Systems Integration & Test Engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will be instrumental in deploying cutting-edge technology across a fleet of vehicles, contributing to the future of precision agriculture. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to tackle complex challenges, ensuring that hardware, software, and cloud components work seamlessly together. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact in a mission-driven environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about robotics and eager to learn, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in high-tech vehicles or robotics.
• Ability to write software scripts for testing and deployment.
• Familiarity with Linux and cloud-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Integrate complex robotic systems and ensure proper functionality.
• Build and maintain test strategies for fleet-deployed vehicles.
• Troubleshoot system-level issues and support fleet deployment.

Skills

Embedded Software

Robotics

Python

Bash

C++

Linux

Generalist attitude

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Cloud Computing

Networking

RTOS

Sensors (camera, radar, lidar)

Job description

We’re Blue River, a team of innovators driven to create intelligent machinery that solves monumental problems for our customers. We empower our customers – farmers, construction crews, and foresters - to implement safer and more sustainable solutions, driving increased profitability with less reliance on scarce labor. We believe that focusing on the small stuff – pixel-by-pixel and task-by-task - leads to big gains.

Blue River Technology aligns with John Deere’s vision to “innovate on behalf of humanity” by quickly identifying and solving high-value, high-uncertainty challenges in AI, machine learning, computer vision, and robotics. BRT acts as a research and development flywheel, building not only new products but also new platforms that reliably create value for both Deere and its customers. From fully autonomous machines to highly precise farming equipment, BRT and Deere are partnering to create technical breakthroughs in industries like agriculture and construction.

Our people are at the heart of what we do. Through cross-discipline collaboration, this mission-driven team is eager to define the new frontier of robotics. We are always asking hard questions, rapidly iterating, and getting our boots in the field to figure it out. We won’t give up until we’ve made a tangible and positive impact on the planet!

Blue River Technology is based in Santa Clara, CA.

Summary

As a Systems Integration & Test Engineer, you will work on the deployment of See and Spray across a fleet of vehicles through testing, triaging, and debugging. This role is multi-team, multi-disciplinary, with high visibility and will have a large impact on the future of precision agriculture. Our teams are empowered to figure out how to overcome challenges, plan and prioritize work – everyone is a key contributor.

Job Responsibilities

The main job responsibilities include the following:

1. Execute the integration of complex multi-disciplinary robotic systems with Embedded Software, Electrical Engineering, Operations, and related teams around System Verification and Validation (V&V) within Blue River Technology and John Deere.
2. Build and maintain test strategies and tests that check the intersection of HW, SW, and cloud components working together, ensuring proper system functionality for fleet-deployed vehicles.
3. Understand and stay up-to-speed on complex problems in real-time, escalating to appropriate stakeholders across the organization.
4. Directly support fleet deployment from the cloud to the vehicle (e.g., over-the-air update, telemetry).
5. Troubleshoot system-level issues, including but not limited to platform and application SW, sensors, compute HW, electrical, and cloud-based systems.
6. Translating system and customer needs into testable requirements.

Required Experience and Skills

1. 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in high-tech vehicle, robotic, or agricultural products.
2. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
3. Ability to operate effectively and autonomously across multiple teams in situations of ambiguity, with only high-level direction.
4. Generalist attitude with proven ability to dive deep fast and willingness to learn continuously.
5. Ability to write simple software scripts to support testing, deployment, and on-device automation (Python, Bash, or C++) or microcontroller programming such as Parker and Danfoss.
6. Familiarity with Linux (systemd, networking sockets, bash).

Preferred Experience and Skills

1. Preferred experience in one or more of the following fields: SW engineering, embedded software and systems, RTOS, CAN, cloud computing, networking, system timing, sensors (camera, radar, lidar), geo-localization (GPS & IMU), remote sensing, machine learning/artificial intelligence, or on-edge compute.

At Blue River, we’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. While we have more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion, we’re investing in our programs, including recruiting, mentorship, career development, and learning & development to ensure they support our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals. We support each employee in living a full life, enabling a thriving career, and accomplishing a meaningful, challenging mission while collaborating with incredible people. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align completely with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

The US annual base salary range for this position is $108,000 - $162,000, along with eligibility for Blue River’s bonus and benefit programs.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.