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These technologies are rapidly transforming agricultural intelligence, allowing farmers to make faster and more informed decisions that translate into highly precise actions and more productive farms. Our first application solved one of the most disliked tasks on the farm: clearing rocks. The annual emergence of news rocks impacts nearly half of farms in North America, slowing farming, damaging equipment, and causing downtime during seeding and harvesting. Solving this problem frees farmers to focus on higher-value tasks and brings their operations into a new era of farming.\nLeveraging our commercial success in rocks, we are now expanding our core technologies to new farm applications including the precise management of weeds, pests, disease and overall plant health. \nOur team is tight-knit and believes in the power of teamwork. We value learning directly from the farmers we serve, getting our hands dirty, and tackling tough challenges together. You will thrive at TerraClear with a positive attitude, a collaborative mindset, a healthy dose of grit and a passion for solving real-world problems.\nWe are seeking a hands-on Senior Robotics Engineer with experience building real-world robotic systems. You would join our team building the first autonomous ground-based mapper on the market. \nIn this role, you will:\nWork with the robotics team to architect, design and implement novel robotic systems for controlling ground-based rovers in farm fields\nCollaborate with the product team to clarify requirements\nSelect sensing and other hardware components and technologies to enable rapid prototyping\nServe as a SME on modern robotics technologies spanning sensing, autonomy, controls, and system integration \nDirectly contribute in a hands-on manner to solving major technical challenges\nContribute to a research roadmap in alignment with the TerraClear product roadmap\nDevelop test plans for component and system level testing and validation\nBuild and test systems in the field\nPlay a pivotal role in growing the robotics team\nWhat we’re looking for:\nRequired:\n5+ years’ experience developing and commercializing robotic systems\nMS or PhD in CS, EE, ME or a related field, or equivalent experience\nStrong C++, Python skills & expertise in ROS or similar robotics software framework\nDeep and current knowledge of robotics autonomy, including motion planning, localization, navigation, and sensor fusion\nWorking knowledge of low level controls, including trajectory tracking, feedback control, and state estimation\nExperience integrating a wide range of sensing hardware, including LIDAR, cameras, other range-finding sensors, inertial navigation, GPS/GNSS sensors\nExperience working in a Linux-based environment including modern software engineering practices, experience with git and pull reviews\nStrong communication skills, including active listening, that can convey complex technical topics to teammates in plain English\nBonus experience or qualifications:\nField robotics experience with developing new AGVs, UAVs, USVs, or UUVs\nKnowledge of communication protocols including CANBUS, TCP/UDP and wireless communication\nKnowledge of Rust\nExperience with embedded systems, real time applications, PLCs and industrial automation technologies\nSimulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing experience\nExperience with hydraulic and electrical actuators and systems\nControls knowledge including linear and nonlinear control systems design\nCompensation Range = $150-200k\nWe offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time regular employees, including:\nPre-IPO stock options (tax-advantaged ISOs)\nCompetitive base salary\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% of premiums paid for employees and 85% of premiums paid for dependents\nGenerous paid time off and holidays \n401(k) Plan\nAn inclusive and tight company culture that is mission driven\nIf you’re excited about TerraClear, fit the above qualifications and are passionate about solving hard problems, please apply now!\nTerraClear 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. 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