The Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder™ leverages advanced robotics, computer vision, AI/deep learning, and lasers to eliminate weeds with sub-millimeter accuracy—all without herbicides. This innovative solution reduces environmental impact, promotes soil health, and helps farmers address labor shortages and rising costs. Designed in Seattle and built at our cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Richland, Washington, the LaserWeeder is setting a new standard for automated weed control. With $157 million in funding from prominent investors such as BOND, NVentures (NVIDIA’s venture arm), Anthos Capital, Fuse Venture Capital, Ignition Partners, Revolution, Sozo Ventures, and Voyager Capital, Carbon Robotics is driving innovation.
As a no-nonsense team with a bias for action, we take pride in executing our ideas. Whether it’s designing transformative technology or visiting farms to ensure our products are reliable and safe, we do whatever it takes to deliver for our customers.
Working here means tackling big problems with big impact. You’ll find opportunities to grow professionally, solve complex challenges, and make meaningful contributions to a mission that matters. At Carbon Robotics, we trust our team to act independently and make practical, real-world decisions.
Join us as we innovate, execute, and build the future of farming together.
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As a Sr. Vehicle Controls Engineer at Carbon Robotics, you will be instrumental in designing and implementing control algorithms and software that ensure the robust, precise, and safe motion of our AI and robotics products. You will work cross-functionally with software, mechanical, electrical, and systems integration peers to build AI and robotics products. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining embedded software systems for various electronic devices, and will do whatever it takes—which will include going to the farm—to ensure our customers have reliable and safe products.
What You’ll Do:
- Build control-oriented vehicle models and implement model-based algorithms for electric drivetrains and chassis systems.
- Develop high-performance control systems using Matlab/Simulink and deploy them to embedded vehicle systems
- Partner with hardware and mechanical teams to align sensing and actuation with target vehicle motion attributes.
- Root-cause low-level control issues and tune loops to maximize system precision, safety, and performance.
- Calibrate and debug algorithms through SIL/HIL simulations and hands-on field testing.
- Drive innovation in agricultural robotics through strategic project planning and rapid, iterative problem-solving.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for Success:
- Proven experience in control systems, encompassing ground-up design, analysis, implementation, testing, and debugging in real-world applications.
- Solid foundation in first principles linear systems analysis and state-estimation.
- Expertise in designing and implementing reliable and performant control systems.
- Proficiency in software development using C/C++
- Understanding of embedded systems architecture, including microcontrollers, sensors, and communication interfaces, with specific experience with CAN in embedded vehicle systems.
- Demonstrated solid experience with MATLAB/Simulink for system modeling and model-based controls development.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally, work hands-on, and successfully execute open-ended projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Hands-on experience with electric vehicle architecture, including high-voltage (HV) batteries, power distribution systems, and motor inverters
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or equivalent experience.
- Willing to travel up to 25% of the time.
Nice to Haves
- Electric vehicle or off-highway vehicle system experience.
- Electromechanical prototyping
- Functional safety experience and working knowledge of safety standards like ISO 26262.
- Knowledge and experience with hydraulic systems & controls
Qualified applicants will receive a short survey after applying to help the team learn more about you.
Carbon Robotics follows equitable hiring practices. Flexibility in our hiring process allows hiring of talent at levels different from what are posted. The compensation range outlined is based on a target budgeted base salary. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as relevant experience and skill, Interview assessments and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements. Offers are determined using our equitable hiring practices. Carbon Robotics offers additional compensation in the form of benefits premiums, pre-IPO stock options and On Target Earning commissions for appropriate positions. Base pay ranges are reviewed each year. We are committed to the principle of pay equity – paying employees equitably for similar work.
Why would you join Carbon Robotics?
Passion for building teams capable of solving uniquely interesting problems. Innovation while disrupting the market is what we do. Profiled in WSJ and Forbes, Carbon Robotics is poised to become the next billion dollar company in the rapidly growing worldwide Ag-Tech industry.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full time US based* employees, including:
- Competitive salaries
- Pre-IPO Stock Options
- Generous Benefits:
- Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and all dependents
- Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
- Virtual Care - Doctor on Demand
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mental Health HRA
- Restricted Healthcare Travel support
- Menopause Support
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Flexible PTO
- 401(k) plan
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and all dependents
- Work Culture: Be a part of an inclusive and tight-knit company culture that values innovation and mission-driven success.
*Internationally based employees benefits varies & Contractors are not eligible for Carbon Robotics Benefits or Stock
Carbon Robotics is building a culture of diversity and inclusion for all. We welcome everyone’s voice and believe in open and transparent communication. We believe the best products, services, and companies are built by strong teams that include a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences. We are committed to supporting and enabling growth and opportunity for every employee at every level. This is the foundation to which we will build a truly unique environment.
We are equally committed to equal employment opportunity, and it is foundational to how we recruit and hire our talented team. Employment is determined based upon capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including potential pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability , HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.
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Skills Required
- Proven experience in control systems design, analysis, and testing in real-world applications
- Solid foundation in first principles linear systems analysis and state-estimation
- Expertise in designing and implementing reliable control systems
- Proficiency in software development using C/C++
- Understanding of embedded systems architecture, including microcontrollers, sensors, and communication interfaces
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink for system modeling and model-based controls development
- Hands-on experience with electric vehicle architecture including high-voltage batteries and power distribution systems
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or equivalent experience
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Carbon Robotics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families is offered. Feedback suggests this comprehensive coverage is a defining strength of the package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee stock options are included to provide upside alongside cash compensation. Feedback suggests equity is a core element of the total rewards mix.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Materials describe generous or unlimited PTO alongside paid holidays and sick time. Feedback suggests the policy enables flexibility when team norms support taking time away.
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What We Do
Carbon Robotics builds the industry-leading AI-powered LaserWeeder™ which combines computer vision, AI deep learning technology, robotics, and lasers to identify crops versus weeds - and shoots the weeds with lasers. More than 100 of the world’s largest specialty crop growers have deployed LaserWeeders™ in North America, Europe, and Australia. This no-touch, precision technology is effective day and night in over 100 crops in both organic and conventional farming. LaserWeeders™ are designed at Carbon Robotics headquarters in Seattle, Washington and manufactured in our state of the art new manufacturing facility in Richland, Washington. Carbon Robotics has raised $157 million in capital since 2018 from investors that include BOND, NVentures (NVIDIA’s venture capital arm), Anthos Capital, Fuse Venture Capital, Ignition Partners, Revolution, Sozo Ventures, and Voyager Capital. What’s it like working at Carbon Robotics? We are a no-nonsense team of passionate people with a bias for action. We know that our ability to execute on our ideas is what sets us apart. We do what we say we are going to do, externally and internally. We trust our people to act independently and make practical, real-world decisions.
Why Work With Us
The Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder™ implement uses precision computer vision and sophisticated AI to kill weeds with millimeter accuracy. Laserweeding delivers consistency that puts growers back in control of their schedules amid labor shortages, chemical concerns, and rising costs. For high-density crops, laserweeding is the only automated solution.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We encourage flexibility with a mix of in office, field and remote options.
