VP of Engineering

At Climate Robotics, we are committed to revolutionizing agriculture and reducing carbon emissions by creating the world's first infield pyrolysis processing system. Our innovative technology produces biochar in agricultural fields, promoting soil health and sequestering atmospheric carbon. By intersecting two massive markets - agriculture and carbon sequestration - we aim to tackle some of the world's most significant environmental challenges.

We are proud to be VC backed and have assembled a team of exceptional professionals who are leaders in their fields. Our headquarters is in Houston, TX and we are looking for individuals with curious minds, seeking to work at a fast-growing startup, and make a meaningful impact.

Join us in our mission to change the world and shape a more sustainable future for all.

This role is in person at our Houston location.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the engineering strategy and roadmap in alignment with the company's vision and goals.
• Oversee the design, development, testing, and deployment of R&D projects and in-field pyrolysis systems.
• Steer all engineering projects, ensuring we hit deliverables and achieve critical milestones.
• Manage and mentor the engineering team, including hiring, training, performance management, and career development.
• Align the engineering team to follow best practices for engineering design, QA, testing, commissioning, and deployment.
• Continuously improve our engineering processes and methodologies, driving innovation and efficiency.
• Monitor and analyze key engineering metrics and KPIs and regularly report to executive management.
• Develop and manage the engineering budget, ensuring we optimize resources and investments to achieve our goals.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support strategic, tactical, and operational company initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a fast-paced R&D environment
• Experience with large-scale industrial equipment, agricultural equipment, or mobile machinery
• Prior experience in developing and executing engineering roadmaps to achieve company objectives
• Experience leading and growing early-stage teams

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field such as mechanical, electrical, or similar; MS/MBA preferred.
• At least ten years of industry-related experience, including three years in upper management.
• A breadth of exposure across engineering disciplines: mechanical, electrical, and software.
• Demonstrated project management experience managing multiple concurrent projects.
• A proven track record of solving problems and balancing competing priorities.
• Strong process orientation and ability to manage through complexity and rapid change.
• Excellent managerial skills and interpersonal skills. Able to effectively communicate and collaborate with all areas of engineering and staff at all levels
• Alignment with climate mission.

Work environment:

• Ability to work in office, lab, and shop floor environments
• Occasional lifting of up to 35 lbs
• Regularly works around moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat, and humidity. The noise level may be loud at times.
• Travel to customer sites/field testing sites

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• 401(k)