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Principal Hardware Engineer / Director of HardwareArable • San Francisco, CA, United States
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Principal Hardware Engineer / Director of Hardware

Principal Hardware Engineer / Director of Hardware

Arable • San Francisco, CA, United States
10 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About Arable

At Arable, our mission is to connect all the world’s farms and provide the highest-quality data to power predictive analytics, optimizing the global food system. The need to rethink how we feed an ever-growing population and manage our natural resources has never been greater. We believe the heart of the solution lies in digitizing the analog world with high-fidelity data to help food producers optimize their operations. If successful, our work will enhance the lives of farmers, mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, and make a significant contribution to securing the global food supply for decades to come.

Examples of our work :

  • Helping farmers in Nebraska manage water more efficiently and sustainably
  • Building agricultural climate data networks in Africa to help farmers adapt to climate change.
  • Providing California farmers with tools to save water, reduce risk, and minimize waste

The Role :

We are seeking a senior hardware leader to spearhead the development of our hardware ecosystem, including the Arable Mark 3 and future sensing platforms.

This pivotal role will shape the future of our sensing platforms while ensuring exceptional agricultural technology solutions worldwide.

What You Will Do

  • Lead hardware engineering throughout product lifecycle from concept to production
  • Manage domestic and offshore manufacturing operations
  • Oversee and validate ODM designs to meet Arable’s quality standards
  • Develop technical documentation for designs, testing, and support
  • Lead prototyping efforts for new hardware products and features
  • Participate in product validation and testing with QA teams
  • Collaborate with product management, software, operations, and customer success
  • Manage key vendor relationships and component selection
  • Coordinate bug tracking and resolution for hardware issues
  • Support manufacturing test fixtures and processes
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship, helping to influence technology direction and build long-term organizational capability
  • What you bring :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field
  • 6+ years of hardware engineering experience with full PCB design lifecycle
  • Proficiency with schematic capture, PCB layout, and board bring-up, and lab equipment
  • Knowledge of regulatory testing (FCC, CE) and NPI processes
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Self-starter who works well in fast-paced environments
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Preferred

  • Advanced technical degree
  • 8+ years bringing multiple hardware products to mass production
  • Experience managing or collaborating with offshore teams
  • Knowledge of C programming for embedded systems
  • Wireless product design (WiFi, BLE, cellular) and / or RTOS experience
  • Background in agricultural or environmental sensor technology
  • Prior experience building and leading engineering initiatives, teams, or processes
  • Expertise in low-power system design, particularly for solar-powered and battery-powered devices
  • Qualities for Success

  • Passion for Sustainability : Care deeply about global food systems and environmental impact
  • Startup Mindset : Thrive in fast-paced environments with multiple responsibilities
  • Technical Leadership : Ownership of projects and influence on technology roadmap
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration : Effective communication across different teams
  • Resourcefulness : Design cost-effective solutions and troubleshoot in field
  • Adaptability : Stay current with emerging technologies and navigate new challenges
  • Leadership Potential : Ability to inspire, mentor, and elevate peers and partners
  • Why Join Arable?

    Work alongside top innovators in ag tech dedicated to transforming global agriculture.

    Make a direct impact on sustainability and water conservation in farming communities worldwide.

    Play a key role in adoption of cutting-edge technology and education for growers.

    What We Offer :

  • Excellent medical, dental, vision, and 401k program
  • Flexible PTO
  • Opportunities for career development and community involvement
  • A chance to create innovative products that positively impact the world
  • Arable celebrates diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences.

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