About the Company
Are you excited to create sustainable solutions to real-world problems? Are you sick of long reporting chains and want to help build a company from the ground up? Then come join our team at Red Barn Robotics! We are a Seattle based start-up building autonomous weeding robots that will revolutionize organic farming and transform our food system. We're a YC funded startup, here to build real technology that solves real problems for real farmers. Our team moves fast and isn't afraid to get our hands dirty in the field (literally). Come join us and build the technology needed to feed the world!
Overview of the Role
We are looking for an experienced mechanical engineer to join our team. We are a small team so you will have ownership of mission critical systems, but we need someone who thrives on solving the problems that we are sure to encounter along the way. We are seeking a creative problem solver who possesses an intuitive grasp of physics and engineering fundamentals, is equally comfortable hacking together a prototype as they are troubleshooting issues that come up in the field. We need someone who is excited about solving the tough engineering challenges required to innovate with our team.
Must Haves:
Vehicle Design Experience: You know how to build something that moves
Seattle-Based/Willing to Move: We build physical stuff - you need to be where the robots are
5+ Years Getting Stuff Done: You've built real things that really work
Fast Prototyper: You know how to test a concept in a days, not a months
Scrappy as Hell: MacGyver is your spirit animal - you can build amazing things with limited resources
Direct Communicator: You speak up when something's wrong and can explain complex ideas simply
Mission-Driven: You care about bringing the future of sustainable farming to life
Nice to Haves:
Jack/Jill of All Trades: You are excited to build as a team and hate hearing people say "that's not my job"
Startup Experience: You've thrived in fast paced environments before
Field-Tough Design Skills: You know how to build things that don't break when they hit a rock
Farm Experience: You’ve either spent time on a farm or working directly with farm machinery
Why Join Us:
Ownership: Maximize your time working on cool problems
Near-term Impact: Your designs will be in the field helping farmers within weeks, not years
No Red Tape: No need to spend your time navigating 15 approval layers
Own Critical Systems: You will be building the core of our competitive advantage
Impact The Planet: Help make organic farming economically viable at scale
Grow With Us: Help build a new company culture instead of trying to fit into someone else's
Skills Required
- Experience designing vehicles or other systems that move
- Based in Seattle or willing to relocate to Seattle
- At least 5 years of experience building real, functioning products
- Ability to rapidly prototype and test concepts
- Strong resourcefulness and ability to build with limited resources
- Strong direct communication skills and ability to explain complex ideas simply
- Passion for sustainable farming and the company mission
- Broad willingness to contribute across team responsibilities
- Startup experience
- Experience designing durable equipment for harsh field conditions
- Farm or agricultural machinery experience
What We Do
Red Barn Robotics develops autonomous agricultural robots, including the 'Field Hand,' designed to provide precision intra-row weeding services for farms. By automating the labor-intensive process of weed control, the company aims to increase efficiency, reduce herbicide use, and help farmers increase their crop yields. Their mission is to build an autonomous weeding robot that helps healthily feed the world by precisely eliminating weeds.
