What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer, Controls position at Agtonomy?
About Us
Agtonomy is pioneering advanced automation and AI solutions to transform agriculture and beyond. Initially focused on specialty crops, our TeleFarmer platform addresses labor-intensive needs with automation, turning conventional equipment into autonomous machines. By partnering with leading manufacturers like Doosan Bobcat, we integrate smart technology into tractors and other machinery, enhancing safety and efficiency. As we expand into ground maintenance and other industrial applications, our expert team continues to address key challenges with labor shortages, sustainability and profitability across various industries.
About the Role
As a Controls Engineer on the Autonomy Team, you will be responsible for developing controls algorithms for our existing fleet of automated tractors as well as for future platforms. You will work closely with planning and localization engineers on the team to design and evolve the upstream interfaces of the control systems. You will also work closely with the embedded, hardware, and testing teams to safely and reliably validate the control of the various actuators on our platforms. This role is perfect for someone who loves combining math and software, and is excited about applying their experience to make robots drive in smart ways in rugged, agricultural environments.
If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
What You'll Do
- Designing closed-loop controllers enabling the tractors to drive and get work done safely and effectively, while compensating for uncertainty in system parameters and environmental disturbances.
- Developing kinematics and dynamics models for our various vehicle platforms and corresponding implements.
- Creating robust system identification algorithms and procedures to calibrate physical differences across the fleet, enabling the control systems to compensate for them.
- Implementing parameter estimation algorithms to improve controls performance.
- Designing and leading the execution of test scenarios in both simulation (software-in-the-loop) and on real vehicles (hardware-in-the-loop).
- Architecting, designing, and implementing software applications, as well as onboard and offboard infrastructure and tools to support those applications.
- Developing portable, scalable, and fast geometry and optimization libraries.
- Writing performant, well-tested software, and improving code quality of the entire Autonomy team through code and design reviews.
What You'll Bring
What Makes You a Strong Fit
160,000 - $220,000 a yearThe US base salary range for this full-time position is $160,000 to $220,000 equity benefits unlimited PTO.The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, internal equity, and additional factors, including, but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or specialty training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
Benefits :
Our interview process is generally conducted in five (5) phases :
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Salary : $160,000 - $220,000
