Senior Electrical Engineer at Agtonomy

South San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Agriculture, Autonomous Vehicles, Industrial AutomationIndustries

Requirements

BSEE and 6+ years of relevant experience (including MSEE/PhD degrees with professional engineering experience)
2+ years of experience in a professional and product driven environment
Experience working in low-volume prototype environments, able to work on the floor with technicians during build events to identify issues, and rapidly iterate solutions
Strong experience with EE CAD tools such as Eagle, Altium, and/or OrCAD
Strong experience with lab tools such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, and protocol analyzers
Strong experience with soldering, probing, and debugging
Experience designing low-level microcontrollers PCBs and IO circuitry
Experience with component selection and procurement
Experience with PCBA outsourcing and DFM
Strong communication skills
Curiosity and willingness to learn about new technology
Able to support periodic domestic and international travel
Startup experience is a major plus
What Makes You a Strong Fit
Experience with robotics/mechatronics with complex custom board designs
Experience with low-level firmware development
Experience with motor controllers, relays, contactors, and fuses
Experience with DC/DC converters, LDOs, and battery chargers
Experience with integrated compute modules such as the NVIDIA Jetson line of products
Experience with both monocular and stereo cameras
Experience with several of the following: SSD storage, displays, and input devices, ultrasonic sensors, radars, lidars, WiFi, LTE, 5G, LoRa, and satellite connectivity

Responsibilities

Ownership of the electrical technical specification, design, integration, and release of autonomous agriculture vehicle systems
Design schematics, board layouts, and wire harnesses for various systems such as battery management, power, I/O, lighting, actuators, sensors, and microcontrollers
Select components that are performant, cost-conscious, and available
Develop power, electrical, and thermal budgets and models
Troubleshoot issues, determine root causes, design and implement corrective and preventative solutions
Create and execute test plans, analyze data and work with other teams on how to improve tested systems
Work closely with external partners to devise solutions that meet system goals around safety, performance, and cost
Facilitate technical discussions through all program phases with internal and cross-functional stakeholders and drive escalation where necessary
Coordinate with cross-functional vehicle development leads in engineering (ME, SW), supply chain, program management with the goal of driving alignment on program execution details, planning, and readiness
Work with program management to plan development schedules, builds, and resolve supply chain issues

Skills

Schematics

PCB Layout

Wire Harnesses

Battery Management

Power Systems

I/O Systems

Sensors

Actuators

Microcontrollers

Thermal Modeling

Troubleshooting

Test Plans

Agtonomy

Autonomous AI solution for efficient farming

About Agtonomy

Agtonomy focuses on improving farming through technology with its product, TeleFarmer. TeleFarmer is an autonomous device that helps farmers perform various labor-intensive tasks, even in difficult terrains, which lessens their physical workload. Accompanying the device is an app that enables farmers to plan tasks, assign them, monitor progress, and review performance reports easily. This combination of hardware and software allows for more efficient management of agricultural fields. Unlike many competitors, Agtonomy offers a trial of their solution, allowing potential customers to experience its benefits before committing to a purchase. The company's goal is to enhance farming efficiency and profitability, making it easier for farmers to manage their operations.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2021Year Founded

$53.5MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Food & Agriculture, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Stock Options

Commuter Benefits

Flexible Spending Account/Flexible Spending Account

Risks

Increased competition from established companies like John Deere challenges Agtonomy's market position.

Rapid technological advancements require continuous innovation, straining Agtonomy's resources.

Reliance on partnerships poses risks if partners develop competing technologies.

Differentiation

Agtonomy's TeleFarmer offers a unique hybrid autonomous and tele-assist platform for farmers.

The Smart Farm Task Ecosystem connects tractors and tools for seamless autonomous task execution.

Agtonomy partners with trusted equipment manufacturers, enhancing credibility and market reach.

Upsides

Agtonomy raised $32.8M in Series A funding, boosting growth and market expansion.

The trend towards sustainable farming aligns with Agtonomy's focus on efficiency and sustainability.

Partnerships with equipment manufacturers create a favorable environment for Agtonomy's strategy.

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