Carbon Robotics

Ag-Tech

AutonomyDevelopmentHardwareLead

$215–315k ~AI est. Seattle, Washington, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Autonomy Development Hardware Lead at Carbon Robotics. Skills: Hardware engineering, System integration, Product development. Own ATK hardware system. Drive engineering execution”

Industry & Context.

Ag Tech
Problems you'll solve

Root-cause analysis; Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Approximately 40% travel, Occasional weekend travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Shipped real hardware products, Startup or small-company experience, Individual contributor engineer in electrical, mechanical, or mechatronic systems, System level design experience with vehicle electrical systems, Systems integration experience through full design cycle, Experience with off-highway systems, Experience designing parts and complex assemblies in Solidworks or other CAD, Experience working across sensors, power systems, harnessing, and ruggedized enclosures, Ability to balance high-level system thinking with hands-on technical depth, Communication skills and ability to influence across teams

Nice to Have

Hardware products in fast-paced startup environment preferred, Startup or small-company experience preferred

What You'll Do.

Own ATK hardware system

Drive engineering execution

Ensure platform performs reliably

Provide clear technical vision

Develop technical product development plan

Conduct system-level design reviews

Lead requirements definition

Lead verification planning

Drive engineering development cycles

Identify and mitigate risks

Rapid prototyping and iteration

Analyze and correct root causes

Respond to manufacturing issues

Respond to field deployment issues

Provide mentorship to hardware team

Provide technical direction

Provide design guidance

Provide hands-on support

Maintain awareness of ATK program

Maintain integration with stakeholders

Collaborate with mechanical teams

Collaborate with electrical teams

Collaborate with software teams

Collaborate with autonomy teams

Collaborate with manufacturing teams

Support manufacturing builds

Support supplier interactions

Support field testing

Ensure designs scale into production

Dive deep to unblock technical challenges

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional alignment; Engineering leadership; Project team; Mechanical teams; Electrical teams; Software teams; Autonomy teams; Manufacturing teams; Product Management; Program Management; Sales; Marketing; Field Operations; Procurement

Communication Scope

Influence across teams

Process & Methodology

Product development plan

Full Job Description

The Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder™ leverages advanced robotics, computer vision, AI/deep learning, and lasers to eliminate weeds with sub-millimeter accuracy—all without herbicides. This innovative solution reduces environmental impact, promotes soil health, and helps farmers address labor shortages and rising costs. Designed in Seattle and built at our cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Richland, Washington, the LaserWeeder is setting a new standard for automated weed control. With $157 million in funding from prominent investors such as BOND, NVentures (NVIDIA’s venture arm), Anthos Capital, Fuse Venture Capital, Ignition Partners, Revolution, Sozo Ventures, and Voyager Capital, Carbon Robotics is driving innovation. As a no-nonsense team with a bias for action, we take pride in executing our ideas. Whether it’s designing transformative technology or visiting farms to ensure our products are reliable and safe, we do whatever it takes to deliver for our customers. Working here means tackling big problems with big impact. You’ll find opportunities to grow professionally, solve complex challenges, and make meaningful contributions to a mission that matters. At Carbon Robotics, we trust our team to act independently and make practical, real-world decisions. Join us as we innovate, execute, and build the future of farming together. YouTube | X | Instagram | LinkedIn | News Overview This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who has shipped real hardware products—preferably in a fast-paced startup environment—and who thrives at the intersection of electrical, mechanical, embedded systems, and software. You will own the ATK hardware end-to-end, drive engineering execution, and ensure the platform performs reliably in both manufacturing and field environments. What You’ll Do Own the ATK hardware system holistically, including architecture, integration, reliability, and cross-functional alignment. Provide a clear technical vision for the engineering project team

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