Sr Electrical Engineer (Contract)
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Job Description
TerraClears mission is to free farmers from the worst jobs on the farm. Our path begins by automating the most hated job on the farm - rock picking. Rocks slow farming damage equipment and lead to downtime while seeding and harvesting. Solving this problem frees farmers to focus on higher-value tasks and bring their operations into a new era of farming.
Our team is a close group who believe in the power of collaboration and teamwork the value of getting our hands dirty and learning from the farmers we serve. You will thrive at TerraClear with a positive attitude and enthusiasm.
TerraClear is a fast-paced fast growing start-up disrupting the Ag industry with rock management solutions that solve this problem in a way not previously considered or available.
Sr Electrical Engineer (Contract)
We are looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to drive autonomous ground vehicle power train and power distribution systems development for TerraClears transformative field mapping solutions.
In this role you will ensure that we are building hardware that is highly reliable innovative high performance and functionally safe and will have the following roles and responsibilities:
- Own the architecture design and development of vehicle electrical systems including power distribution low level motor control sensing and communication interfaces with robotics systems
- Work hands-on with our manufacturing partners to build and test prototypes in the field
Experience
Required:
- 5 years in mobile robotics and high power electrical drivetrain development experience with off-road or agricultural applications is a plus
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field advanced degree preferred
- Strong background in high power electrical system design including power distribution battery/hybrid powered systems EMI harnessing power electronics motor control PCB design and embedded systems
- Proficiency in eCAD software (such as Altium Eagle) for electrical schematics and PCB layout design
- Familiarity with sensors actuators and communication protocols commonly used in robotics
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team collaborating with engineers from different backgrounds
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal to effectively convey technical information to team members and stakeholders
Nice to have:
- Experience designing high power LED lighting systems
- Experience with the use of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) and IMUs (Inertial Measurement Unit) for accurate localization and navigation of robotic systems
- Experience with ROS (Robotics Operating System) and programming languages commonly used in robotics such as python C and C
- Familiarity with modern SDLC processes including version control with Github
- Experience with camera board development and interfaces such as MIPI GMSL
- Knowledge of regulatory standards and safety requirements for electrical systems
We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time regular employees including:
- Pre-IPO stock options (tax-advantaged ISOs)
- Competitive base salary
- 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 youre 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Contract
