TerraClear Inc · 6 hours ago
Head of Robotics
Issaquah, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
7+ years expTerraClear Inc is a company that applies artificial intelligence and robotics to transform agricultural practices. They are seeking a Head of Robotics and Hardware to lead a multidisciplinary team and oversee the development of next-generation autonomous mapping systems for farming applications.
AgricultureIndustrial AutomationMachine LearningRobotics
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of robotics engineers, mechanical engineers, and manufacturing/fabrication specialists
Set technical direction for hardware and robotics development in alignment with company goals
Architect, design, and implement novel robotics systems for controlling autonomous ground-based rovers in farm fields at relatively high speeds
Collaborate with the product team to clarify system requirements and translate them into actionable engineering plans, while also engaging with end users (farmers) to more fully appreciate the nuances of their challenges
Oversee and/or actively participate in the selection, integration, and validation of sensing systems, mechanical components, and enabling technologies
Stay at the forefront of robotics and hardware technologies, guiding strategic R&D and solving complex technical challenges hands-on
Develop and oversee component, subsystem, and full-system testing and validation plans
Build, integrate, and test prototypes in both lab and field environments
Ensure that these combined efforts result in products and capabilities that will achieve commercial success, working hand in hand with our product team and external partner through product validation and launch
Attract and retain top technical talent
Contribute directly as hands-on robotics engineer as time allows
Qualification
Required
7+ years' experience developing and commercializing full-stack robotics systems, with leadership responsibility for multidisciplinary teams
Bachelor's degree (MS or PhD preferred) in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field — or equivalent experience
Strong knowledge of robotics fundamentals: planning, localization, navigation, trajectory control, sensor fusion, and state estimation, with deep expertise in one of more of these aspects
Significant software development experience in C++, Rust or Python; expertise in ROS or similar robotics frameworks
Demonstrated experience as hands-on project manager of complex, multi-disciplinary project
Experience architecting complex robotics systems in real-world environments (preferably in agriculture, construction, transportation or logistics)
Experience with modern software engineering practices (Linux-based development, continuous integration with github actions, code reviews, unit testing)
Proven ability to lead both hardware and software teams through the full development lifecycle
Experience working with diverse stakeholders and successfully commercializing at least one robotics product
Preferred
Field robotics experience (AGVs, UAVs, USVs, or UUVs)
Familiarity with communication protocols (CANBUS, TCP/UDP, wireless)
Embedded systems and real-time application development
Simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing
Experience with hydraulic and electrical actuators
Mechanical design and prototyping experience
Knowledge of control theory (linear and nonlinear systems)
Benefits
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
Company
TerraClear Inc
TerraClear develops precision agriculture solutions that combine AI, computer vision, and robotics to help growers prepare and manage fields more efficiently.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$53.42MKey Investors
Madrona
2024-04-01Series A· $15.31M
2021-05-26Series A· $25M
2019-05-01Seed· $6.1M
Leadership Team
Mary Reeder
Vice President Of Development
Vivek Nayak
Vice President Strategy & Operations
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