Forward Deployed Robotics Engineer

Summary

Orchard Robotics is a Series A startup focused on securing America’s food supply through innovative AI solutions for farming. The Forward Deployed Robotics Engineer will apply robotics expertise to develop and implement camera systems in various farm environments, collaborating closely with farmers and the engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, debug, and develop the next generation(s) of our advanced, tractor-mounted camera systems at customer sites, ensuring they perform exceptionally in diverse farm environments
• Work closely with our farmers to deeply understand their operational needs, gather insights, and translate their feedback into real improvements
• Partner with our sales team during customer demonstrations to showcase Orchard's technology to new farmers
• Innovate and prototype creative solutions to unique problems encountered in the field, leveraging your robotics and engineering expertise
• Be a generalist, supporting different parts of our software and hardware stack if needed

Skills

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in industry or academia
• Strong technical skills in robotics (Python, C++, embedded hardware, computer vision, localization, sensor fusion, or robotics hardware)
• Self-motivated, able to solve problems independently and thrive in unstructured environments
• Excellent interpersonal skills and genuine excitement about engaging with customers
• Must not have allergies to common agricultural products (nuts, apples, grapes, strawberries, blueberries)
• Experience optimizing robotics algorithms for embedded platforms (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson)
• Familiarity with agriculture or outdoor equipment
• Previous startup, outdoor adventure, or field deployment experience

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in industry or academia
• Strong technical skills in robotics (Python, C++, embedded hardware, computer vision, localization, sensor fusion, or robotics hardware)
• Self-motivated, able to solve problems independently and thrive in unstructured environments
• Excellent interpersonal skills and genuine excitement about engaging with customers
• Must not have allergies to common agricultural products (nuts, apples, grapes, strawberries, blueberries)

Nice to Haves

• Experience optimizing robotics algorithms for embedded platforms (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson)
• Familiarity with agriculture or outdoor equipment
• Previous startup, outdoor adventure, or field deployment experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental coverage, and we cover 100% of the premium.