Lead Hardware Engineer

About the Company

Plant level knowledge is vital to satisfying the food production needs from projected a forty percent increase in world population over the next thirty years. We support that goal by continuously and automatically assessing the health and performance of the world’s +$1T specialty crops, one plant at a time, with deep learning and imaging. Currently, Bloomfield is focused on wine, table, and juice grapes as well as, more recently, blueberries. Our portable Flash cameras and supporting platform capture, geo-locate and share the condition of each vine, tree and bush, along with the various features of that plant. This information, in turn, informs a variety of decisions and actions that growers take every day to increase the size, quality and consistency of yields and doing so without increasing the resources used to produce those yields. 

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Lead Hardware Engineer to lead and drive successful execution of development projects across mechanical, electrical, and hardware disciplines. As a Lead Hardware Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality solutions that meet the needs of our customers and partners while leading and driving successful execution of complex hardware development projects.

Responsibilities 

• Lead and manage a team of hardware engineers, providing guidance, direction, and feedback
• Manage coordination with external vendors for fabrication and assembly of production versions of multiple products, and pre-production prototypes of emerging products. Identify and vet new external vendors as needs arise
• Communicate project status, issues, and requirements with stakeholders and higher management
• Create project plans and schedules, manage team tasks, and ensure milestones are met on time
• Assist with the design and development of system components used in high-resolution imaging systems 
• Validate and test all designs to ensure functionality, efficiency, and safety
• Ensure adherence to all necessary quality and compliance standards
• Collaborate closely with the software development team to ensure smooth integration of hardware and software

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience. Advanced Degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in hardware design, preferably involving STM32 microcontrollers
• Located in Pittsburgh, PA or willing to relocate
• Planned and managed multiple projects from start through to completion with ultimate accountability for all final deliverables and schedules.
• Lead engineering teams
• Experience managing contractors for fabrication and assembly of electromechanical products
• Willingness to travel