Senior Mechanical Engineer

At Aigen, our mission is to accelerate the transition to regenerative agriculture—with a pesticide-free, solar powered robotics platform.

Do you have a track record of solving complex engineering challenges and delivering incredible products? Join us to make a real world impact at the confluence of cutting edge robotic technology, agriculture, AI, and climate. 52% of agricultural land is degraded by current management practices, and 60-75% of original soil carbon has been lost in lands used for agriculture (according to the IPCC).

With $19M raised to date, we are backed by a suite of investors including NEA, GFC, AgFunder, and Bessemer Ventures

Your role will be to develop mechanical designs and systems for an innovative, autonomous all terrain vehicle. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of critical mechanical engineering projects for our scalable robot platform, and work closely with our electrical and software team. The ideal candidate will be a quick learner with the ability to understand complex systems, and take a creative approach to problem solving. 

Aigen celebrates diversity in all its forms, and is an equal opportunity employer.

Coverage: CNBC | NEA | Geekwire | AgFunder

Tools: Onshape, FEA, Generative structural design, JIRA, Confluence

• Own mechanical systems from concept to production
• Hands on prototyping, and organization of low volume manufacturing builds
• Preparation and review of mechanical BoMs and systems architecture documentation
• Run design reviews and make critical product decisions
• Create and review detailed 2D component and assembly drawings for suppliers
• Work closely with supply chain, and domestic and overseas vendors for quotes, sourcing components, quality assurance
• Test mechanical and electromechanical systems

• 5 -10 years experience in design of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems
• Full ownership of mechanical system designs from concept to production
• Hands on prototyping, and organization of low - medium volume manufacturing builds
• Preparation and review of mechanical BoMs and systems architecture documentation
• Run design reviews and make critical product decisions
• Create and review detailed 2D component and assembly drawings for suppliers
• Work closely with supply chain, and domestic and overseas vendors for quotes, sourcing components, quality assurance
• Work with Program Manager to maintain project schedules
• Test mechanical and electro-mechanical systems
• Occasional travel required

• We’re a start-up, so we all need to wear a lot of hats!
• This means you’ll probably do a lot of things you’ve never done before, and learn some new things too
• Occasional on-site visits and travel during the growing season
• Willing to make major contributions at an individual engineering level where needed
• Especially early onStay lean with an agile, scrappy team

• Stock options
• Flexible (WFH) Mondays
• Unlimited paid time off (15 days minimum)
• Healthcare - 100% coverage for employee
• Vision
• Dental
• 401(k)
• Work on a team in which the qualities that diverse team members bring to the table are appreciated