Principal Hardware Engineer
Core
Lead hardware development for agricultural and environmental sensing platforms (Arable Mark 3) from concept to mass production, focusing on low-power, solar/battery-powered devices.
Role type
Principal Hardware Engineer (Product Lifecycle & Technical Leadership)
Builds
Agricultural/environmental sensor hardware platforms (sensing, irrigation, climate resilience)
Domain
AgTech / Environmental Monitoring / IoT
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
PCB design (schematic capture, layout, bring-up), embedded systems (C, RTOS), regulatory testing (FCC, CE), vendor management, manufacturing coordination, hardware troubleshooting, technical documentation, low-power system design
Preferred skills
Advanced technical degree, offshore team management, wireless product design (WiFi, BLE, cellular), agricultural sensor background, engineering process development, mentoring, solar/battery-powered device expertise
Technologies
C, RTOS, WiFi, BLE, cellular, PCB design tools, laboratory equipment
Responsibilities
Lead hardware development through the full product lifecycle; coordinate domestic and offshore manufacturing operations; review and validate ODM designs; create technical documentation; lead hands-on prototyping; partner with QA on validation; manage key vendor relationships and component selection; troubleshoot hardware issues; support manufacturing test fixtures; provide technical leadership and mentorship.
