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Carbon Robotics

Robot type
Agriculture
Location
SeattleWashingtonUSA
Job type
Hardware
Posted
May 8, 2026
Salary
$125,000–$145,000 a year
Full-time

Electrical Engineer, COTS/Sensor

Job description

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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 .

Carbon Robotics is the leader in physical AI for agriculture, helping farmers become more profitable and sustainable.

Job responsibilities

  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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.

Job requirements

  • 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

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