Head of Robotics

TerraClear is seeking a skilled Senior Robotics Engineer to join their team, focusing on autonomous mapping systems for the agricultural sector. The role involves architecting, designing, implementing, and troubleshooting ground-based rovers, collaborating with product and engineering teams, and contributing to research. TerraClear is tackling a significant problem - the increasing scarcity of farms in North America by providing solutions for weed, pest, disease, and overall plant health management through artificial intelligence and robotics.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience developing and commercializing full-stack robotics systems
• MS or PhD in CS, EE, ME or a related field or equivalent experience
• Strong C++, Python skills & expertise in ROS or similar robotics software framework
• Deep and current knowledge of high level controls, including motion planning, localization, navigation and sensor fusion
• Working knowledge of low level controls, including trajectory control and state estimation techniques
• Experience integrating a wide range of sensing hardware, including LIDAR, cameras, other range-finding sensors, inertial navigation, GPS/GNSS sensors
• Strong communication skills, including active listening
• Field robotics experience with developing new AGVs, UAVs, USVs, or UUVs (Bonus)
• Knowledge of communication protocols including CANBUS, TCP/UDP and wireless communication (Bonus)
• Knowledge of Rust (Bonus)
• Experience working with embedded systems, real time applications, and PLCs (Bonus)
• Simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing experience (Bonus)
• Experience with hydraulic and electrical actuators and systems (Bonus)

Benefits

• Pre-IPO stock options
• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Inclusive company culture