Electrical Engineer, COTS/Sensor
Carbon Robotics· startup· Industrial Automation· May 8, 2026 · 6mo agoPosted 172 days ago
Seattle, WA
In office
Full-time
Mid
$117K–$160K est.
3+ years exp
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Job description
Carbon Robotics is the leader in physical AI for agriculture, helping farmers become more profitable and sustainable. Its flagship product, the LaserWeeder™, is the world’s leading commercial laser weeding system with hundreds of units operated by farmers in 15 countries worldwide. LaserWeeder combines computer vision, AI, robotics, and high-powered lasers to identify weeds and destroy them with sub-millimeter precision—no herbicides, hand labor, or soil disturbance required. Growers achieve weed control cost reductions of up to 80% and crop yield increases of 5–50%, with payback in one to three years. The system is powered by Carbon AI’s Large Plant Model (LPM), trained on 150 million labeled plants, and can start weeding any crop or field in minutes. The company's second product is Carbon Autonomy, the most dependable tractor autonomy solution. Carbon Autonomy includes a retrofit tractor autonomy kit for John Deere tractors, autonomy software, and remote supervision for real-time interventions if required. Carbon Robotics is based in Seattle, Washington State, USA and has raised $185 million in capital since 2018 from leading investors including NVIDIA’s NVentures and BOND.
YouTube | X | Instagram | LinkedIn | News As an Electrical Engineer, COTS/Sensor 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 Why would you join Carbon Robotics?
Passion for building teams capable of solving uniquely interesting problems . Innovation while disrupting the market is what we do. Profiled in WSJ and Forbes, Carbon Robotics is poised to become the next billion dollar company in the rapidly growing worldwide Ag-Tech industry.
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
Carbon Robotics is building a culture of diversity and inclusion for all. We welcome everyone’s voice and believe in open and transparent communication. We believe the best products, services, and companies are built by strong teams that include a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences. We are committed to supporting and enabling growth and opportunity for every employee at every level. This is the foundation to which we will build a truly unique environment.
We are equally committed to equal employment opportunity, and it is foundational to how we recruit and hire our talented team. Employment is determined based upon capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including potential pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability , HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.
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