At Aigen, our mission is to accelerate the transition to regenerative agriculture—with a pesticide-free, solar powered robotics platform. 52% of agricultural land is degraded by current management practices, and toxic chemical pesticides are sprayed and then consumed in the food we eat. Join us to make a real world impact at the confluence of cutting edge robotic technology, agriculture, AI, and climate! With $19M raised to date, we are backed by a suite of investors including NEA, GFC, AgFunder, Regen.vc, and Bessemer Ventures. As the Head of Hardware Test you will play a critical role in ensuring reliability in Aigen's robotics platform. You will investigate reliability through physical testing of our systems to predict system robustness, and optimize reliability. To get our system to market you will collaborate with the other engineering teams to build a scalable robotics platform, and follow reliability through development analysis, manufacturing, and field operations. The ideal candidate will be a quick learner with the ability to self prioritize, manage testing, and work with minimal supervision. Aigen celebrates diversity in all its forms, and is an equal opportunity employer Coverage: CNBC | NEA | Geekwire | AgFunder Responsibilities:

Lead test engineering activities for our robotics platform

Ensure test facilities and team resources will be capable of meeting program schedules

Design and implement hardware test systems to facilitate reliable design characterization and accelerated life testing

Execute product, subsystem, and component level reliability/durability testing as needed

Conduct test data analysis, clearly communicate test results, and collaborate with with other engineers to resolve issues detected in testing

Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, design, reliability, and manufacturing engineers to suggest design and/or process improvements and to address mechanical durability issues

Procure and develop required equipment and test setup hardware to enhance creative product level/system integration reliability testing

Continuously drive risk burndown to ensure product design is reliable and durable for mechanical, electrical, and software systems

Recruit and mentor test engineers to operate and troubleshoot test equipment

Provide test execution leadership for various testing projects

Comply with all necessary safety policies and regulations

Requirements:

Collaborative, high integrity, and humble

10+ years experience designing low cost commercial hardware

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field

Deep hardware test experience

Experience managing teams in a nimble, fast paced environment

Strong understanding of mechanics, system optimization, testing, and manufacturing

Strong understanding various failure modes at test methods

Experience in a workshop setting building quick turn prototypes

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Willingness to travel to test site in Fresno CA, 25%

Indicators of good fit:

Prior startup experience

Track record of innovative thinking and a willingness to explore unconventional approaches to problem-solving

Experience developing mobile autonomous robotics systems

Benefits:

Stock options

Flexible (WFH) Mondays

Unlimited paid time off (15 days minimum)

Healthcare - 100% coverage for employee

Vision

Dental

401(k)

Work on a team in which the qualities that diverse team members bring to the table are appreciated