Electrical Engineer

Carbon Robotics

$125K — $145K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineer
  • Familiarity with high-performance sensors like LiDAR, Radar, cameras, and GNSS
  • Experience in sourcing and qualifying components for high-reliability systems
  • Proven skills in managing vendor and manufacturer relationships
  • Proficiency in Altium Designer (v18+) and hands-on hardware debugging
  • Experience with designs for harsh outdoor environments is a plus
  • Awareness of industry standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and evaluate sensors and industrial components for agricultural systems.
  • Manage the hardware lifecycle of COTS components from research to field support.
  • Define and execute qualification test plans with the test engineers.
  • Establish technical relationships with suppliers to ensure hardware quality.
  • Drive project planning and cross-functional problem solving.
  • Prototype and iterate electrical designs through hands-on testing.

Benefits

  • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and dependents
  • Pre-IPO stock options
  • Mental Health HRA and lifecycle support programs
  • Flexible paid time off
  • 401(k) plan and commuter benefits
Full Job Description
As an Electrical Engineer at Carbon Robotics you'll be a key part of the team that designs and manages the eyes and ears of our robots. You will lead the selection, integration, and validation of the sensors and industrial components that allow our Laserweeder and autonomous systems to navigate rugged agricultural environments. You'll do whatever it takes - which might include going to the farm - to ensure our customers have reliable and safe products.

What you'll do:
  • Identify and evaluate high performance sensors (LiDAR, Radar, IMU, GPS, Cameras), and industrial and automotive components (PLCs, power supplies, automotive ethernet switches) to meet the rigorous demands of 24/7 farming.
  • Own the hardware lifecycle of these COTS components. This includes everything from research, vendor qualification, trade studies, mechanical and electrical integration, software integration (with software engineering team), testing, and in field support.
  • Work closely with the test engineers to define and execute component and integrated system qualification test plans to ensure our equipment can perform no matter the conditions.
  • Drive technical relationships with COTS suppliers and CM's to ensure hardware availability and quality.
  • Both lead and support key technical decision making through project planning, and cross-functional problem solving
  • Prototype, debug, and iterate electrical designs through hands-on testing and automated verification.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Success:
  • 3+ years experience as an Electrical Engineer
  • Experience with LiDAR, Radar, cameras, GNSS, IMUs, PLCs, automotive ethernet, and/or automotive cameras
  • Experience with sourcing and qualifying components for high-reliability systems
  • Experience with managing vendor and manufacturer relationships
  • Experience with Altium Designer (v18+)
  • Experience with component to wire harness design and integration
  • Experience with with Capital a plus
  • Hands on experience in hardware debug and automated verification
  • Experience designing systems for harsh outdoor environments is a plus
  • Experience with SolidWorks and Jira is a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a team to achieve timely objectives
  • Awareness of industry standards and regulations (SAE, ISO, IPC, etc.)
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and a desire to work in multidisciplinary teams
  • BS+ in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field


Carbon Robotics follows equitable hiring practices. Flexibility in our hiring process allows hiring of talent at levels different from what are posted. The compensation range outlined is based on a target budgeted base salary. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as relevant experience and skill, Interview assessments and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements. Offers are determined using our equitable hiring practices. Carbon Robotics offers additional compensation in the form of benefits premiums, pre-IPO stock options and On Target Earning commissions for appropriate positions. Base pay ranges are reviewed each year. We are committed to the principle of pay equity - paying employees equitably for similar work.

Carbon Robotics' base salary pay range:

$125,000-$145,000 USD

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full time US based* employees, including:
  • Competitive salaries
  • Pre-IPO Stock Options
  • Generous Benefits:
    • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and all dependents
      • Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
      • Virtual Care - Doctor on Demand
      • Employee Assistance Program
    • Mental Health HRA
    • Restricted Healthcare Travel support
    • Menopause Support
    • Life Insurance
    • Long Term Disability
    • Flexible PTO
    • 401(k) plan
    • Pet Insurance
    • Commuter Benefits
  • Work Culture: Be a part of an inclusive and tight-knit company culture that values innovation and mission-driven success.

*Internationally based employees benefits varies & Contractors are not eligible for Carbon Robotics Benefits or Stock

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