<div>Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.</div>About the Role:  As a Guidance and Control Engineer, you will work on a small team of dedicated engineers responsible for the attitude determination and control subsystem of the Planet Labs satellites. Key functions include development and implementation of attitude determination and control algorithms, anomaly resolution, spacecraft telemetry trending, and generation/validation of operational products related to attitude determination. You will be responsible for performing technical analysis to support flight operations and inform design decisions for future spacecraft. You will assist in the development and analysis of new mission concepts and support the development of the state estimation and commanding system for a three axis stabilized spacecraft. You will also build ground testing equipment for concept validation and have the opportunity to take designs from scratch to space operation.This role will require you to be physically present at our headquarters in San Francisco, CA, 3+ days a week.Impact You’ll Own:<ul><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Hardware testing</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">On-orbit operations</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Flight code development</li></ul>What You Bring:<ul><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">At least 3 years of experience as an estimation/controls engineer or related position</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Practical experience developing production-quality real-time systems in C for microcontroller or embedded Linux target</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Experience with Matlab/Simulink</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Familiarity with software engineering tools and processes (version control, code review, regression testing)</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Ability to test, evaluate and guide ADCS hardware decisions</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Working knowledge of optimal state estimation and control theory, force and momentum formulations, numerical methods and 6-DOF simulations</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Ability to carry out first-principles analysis and derive control/estimation specifications</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Practical experience troubleshooting and debugging complex systems</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Willing to do hands-on experiments and testing</li></ul>What Makes You Stand Out:<ul><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Masters degree in Aerospace engineering </li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Experience with STK, Python</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Propulsion expertise</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Established record of spacecraft project experience</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Experience in the design and calibration of low-cost sensors and actuators</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Basic understanding of orbital mechanics</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Experience in spacecraft or related flight operations</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Significant publications or conference presentations </li></ul>Benefits While Working at Planet:<ul><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Comprehensive Health Plan</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Wellness program and onsite massages in specific offices</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Flexible Time Off</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Recognition Programs</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Commuter Benefits</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Learning and Tuition Reimbursement</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Parental Leave</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Offsites and Happy Hours</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Volunteering Benefits</li></ul>Compensation:The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is $144,500.00 - $180,600.  Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location.  The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only.  Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. This position requires access to export controlled technology, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access EAR and/or ITAR controlled technology pursuant to an export license approved by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required.<div>Why we care so much about Belonging. We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate  north star of Belonging, dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work with diversity, equity and inclusion.  If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply!  At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from <a href="https://www.planet.com/pulse/making-space-for-everyone-how-planet-is-building-a-global-workforce/">around the world</a> who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description.  We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts.  We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride. EEO statement:Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf">Know Your Rights</a>.Accommodations:Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to <a href="mailto:accommodations@planet.com">accommodations@planet.com </a>or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the <a href="https://assets.planet.com/docs/Planet_CCPA_Employee_Privacy_Policy_with_Acknowledgment.pdf">Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants</a>, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the <a href="https://assets.planet.com/docs/candidate_privacy_notice_gdpr_planet_labs_europe_2022.01.27.pdf">Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe</a>, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.</div>

Leveraging the world's largest Earth-imaging satellite constellation, Planet provides diverse data products for global stewardship.

GNC Engineer

<div>Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.</div>About the Role:  Planet is working on the next generation small satellite bus that will host a high resolution optical imaging payload (Pelican) and a hyperspectral payload (Carbon Mapper). Planet has continuously iterated and developed small spacecraft communication systems including board level hardware, antennas, and ground station equipment that produce record data rates. Our system consists of transceivers in several bands, as well as a worldwide network of ground stations.  We are seeking an experienced RF and Microwave Engineer to develop our next-generation onboard, ground radios and antenna systems that push the frontiers of satellite communications. You will make evolutionary and revolutionary improvements in their performance, reliability, and cost, including the architecture, design and test of next-generation S-band through Ka-band radios and a variety of antennas, as well as work with vendors on various design projects. You will be responsible for PCB layout projects and interface with cross functional teams - electrical, software and mechanical engineers to address challenging design issues. You will conduct environmental and EMC testing on communication subsystems and get them ready for flight. You will work closely with systems engineering, missions, and manufacturing teams to ensure mission success.This role will require you to be physically present at our headquarters in San Francisco, CA, 3 days a week.Impact You’ll Own:<ul><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">RF/MW hardware transceiver and circuit design up to 30GHz, simulation (Spice, ADS), instrumentation, test and characterization</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">RF/MW system design, link budgets, and interference analysis</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">EMI testing and mitigation</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Antenna design, simulation and testing (ADS, HFSS)</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Digital communications theory and associated signal processing algorithms for both narrowband and wideband data transmission systems</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms and respective signal processing libraries (ex.: GNURadio)</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Validation and Verification of radios and antennas pre-shipment and validation of radio performance on orbit after satellite launch</li></ul>What You Bring:<ul><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">BSEE is required, MS/PhD preferred</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">6+ years of engineering excellence designing and maturing RF &amp; MW systems, transceivers, antennas and/or SDRs to market, ability to review low-level design decisions and understand their impact to the larger system/mission</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Sound fundamentals in RF/MW, electromagnetics and signal processing</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Proven track record of owning, designing and criticizing RF/MW circuit design, RF/MW layout, component selection and evaluation</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Extensive lab experience with RF/MW and mixed-signal board bring up, characterization and test using various RF, MW, Analog and Digital test equipment</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Proven ability to adapt and learn a multitude of skills in order to develop/contribute to the design of complex systems including, but not limited to: Active RF circuits, integrated transceivers, PLL synthesizers, mixers, switches, RF amplifiers, oscillators, detectors, filters, A/D and D/A converters, microprocessors and FPGAs for space and ground station applications</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Excellent documentation, presentation and communication skills</li></ul>What Makes You Stand Out:<ul><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Experience with Altium or similar EDA tools, high-density mixed-signal PCB design, high speed clock trees</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Knowledge of digital communications theory and associated signal processing algorithms for both narrowband and wideband data transmission systems </li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Experience in Linux, Python, and data analysis tools</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Comfortable working in an agile, fast-paced environment </li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Proven ability to provide solutions to address and unblock dynamic situations</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Understanding of cross-team dependencies including electrical, software, mechanical, thermal, structural, manufacturing and Space environmental</li></ul>Benefits While Working at Planet:<ul><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Comprehensive Health Plan</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Wellness program and onsite massages in specific offices</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Flexible Time Off</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Recognition Programs</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Commuter Benefits</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Learning and Tuition Reimbursement</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Parental Leave</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Offsites and Happy Hours</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Volunteering Benefits</li></ul>Compensation:The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is $144,500 - $180,600.  Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location.  The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only.  Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.This position requires access to export controlled technology, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access EAR and/or ITAR controlled technology pursuant to an export license approved by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required.<div>Why we care so much about Belonging. We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate  north star of Belonging, dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work with diversity, equity and inclusion.  If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply!  At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from <a href="https://www.planet.com/pulse/making-space-for-everyone-how-planet-is-building-a-global-workforce/">around the world</a> who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description.  We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts.  We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride. EEO statement:Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf">Know Your Rights</a>.Accommodations:Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to <a href="mailto:accommodations@planet.com">accommodations@planet.com </a>or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the <a href="https://assets.planet.com/docs/Planet_CCPA_Employee_Privacy_Policy_with_Acknowledgment.pdf">Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants</a>, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the <a href="https://assets.planet.com/docs/candidate_privacy_notice_gdpr_planet_labs_europe_2022.01.27.pdf">Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe</a>, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.</div>

Senior RF Engineer

Pyka is looking for a Senior/Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead the internal development of custom battery packs for our large electric agricultural and cargo aircraft. In this role you will own the design of several unique pack assemblies from conceptualization to implementation in aircraft that are flying in the field for customers every day. This role requires close collaboration with many teams both internal and external to Pyka including: Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing and Flight Operations, and component vendors - so excellent communication and project management skills are essential.In this position you will contribute your expertise in battery pack design and play a critical role in developing systems that are incredibly reliable, durable, and easy for operators to use. Candidates who thrive in small teams and fast-paced environments will love this role.Some of the way you will contribute in your first few weeks will include:<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Work with technicians to build up several battery packs from start to finish to deeply understand the processes currently being employed</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Take over design responsible engineer duties for our next generation agricultural pack design</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Design ways to improve the robustness of our in-house battery pack ATP test stand</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Begin conceptual design of a rapid cargo battery swapping machine</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Address known issues and design solutions for our current generation charging infrastructure </li></ul>About PykaPyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of fast, environmentally friendly, and accessible transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation.To get there, we’re taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building useful, game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems. Today, we supply our aircraft to agricultural service providers and farmers as an autonomous tool that makes aerial crop protection safer, more targeted and less harmful to surrounding environments. Our vehicles are highly economical to operate and easy to deploy. What you work on at Pyka makes people’s lives better now and brings the future of electric aviation one-step closer each day.We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes.We foster a welcoming community within our company that promotes experimentation, asking questions, making simple solutions to complex problems, and expressing different views and opinions. We are a transparent company both internally and externally and do not believe in operating in “stealth mode.” Lastly, we don’t work 60 hour weeks, and don’t expect you to either. In this role you will have a great deal of responsibility, earn a competitive salary and benefits, and contribute to the development of groundbreaking technology. Responsibilities:<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Work closely with internal and external teams to lead the development work of both the agricultural and cargo battery packs </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Design ground based support equipment such as charging, swapping and transportation systems </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Pack level interconnect and mechanical design </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Cell and pack level battery testing </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Selection, testing, and validation of critical electrical components including connectors, cables, housings, fuses, adhesives, and coatings </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Root cause analysis of field or manufacturing issues </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Creation, revision control, and maintenance of detailed documentation sets </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>4-7+ years of experience designing large, mass produced, HV battery pack assemblies for the aviation or automotive industry </li><li>Familiarity with automotive or aviation wiring harness standards, components, and best practices </li><li>Experience writing test plans, designing test infrastructure, and executing on test cards </li><li>Experience with any 3D CAD package (Solidworks, NX, Inventor, etc.) </li><li>An inquisitive attitude with an ability to quickly and deftly research new topics, try new things, and develop mastery of subjects </li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate is not afraid to ask for clarification or give feedback </li><li>Ability and excitement to be in a prototyping shop building things with your hands </li><li>Extreme attention to detail </li></ul>Company Perks<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">$130,000–$180,000 per year base salary + equity. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Salary ranges are subject to change. </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance, FSA with employer matching, and 401(k) </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks </li></ul>Export Control RequirementsThis position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls.  Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items. Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.-- We do not work with external recruiters; if you are an external recruiter, please do not reach out.

Revolutionizing transportation with autonomous electric aviation, Pyka builds game-changing products for a sustainable future.

Senior/Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Systems 

Pyka is looking for a Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineer to help rapidly mature our vehicle’s electrical propulsion system. In this role you will work with internal teams and external vendors to design, test, manufacture, and improve critical components of our electric propulsion system. Candidates who enjoy fast-paced environments, have a passion for taking products from early development to manufacturing at scale, and enjoy working with a small dedicated team will thrive in this role.In the first six months you will:<ul><li>Develop improved manufacturing processes and fixtures for our batteries, motors, and motor controllers.</li><li>Root cause failure modes associated with our propulsion system and propose new designs, processes, etc. to address said failure modes.</li><li>Develop and test new design concepts to waterproof our motors and batteries.</li><li>Collaborate with contract manufacturers to improve their manufacturing processes.  </li></ul>About PykaPyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation. To get there, we’re taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where autonomous electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems. We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes.Today, we supply autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection to real-world customers across four separate continents and have secured industry-first regulatory approvals from the FAA. Our cargo aircraft enables remote connectivity, enhances express delivery networks, and ensures fast and reliable shipping of critical supplies to areas in need. Our crop protection aircraft offers agricultural services providers and farmers an autonomous tool to make aerial application safer, more precise, and less harmful to surrounding environments. Both vehicles are highly economical to operate, easy to deploy, and significantly reduce CO2 emissions in their respective industries. What you work on at Pyka makes people’s lives better now and brings the future of electric aviation one step closer each day.  Responsibilities:<ul><li>Improve the reliability, manufacturability, and performance of existing propulsion system designs  </li><li>Drive the conceptual design, prototyping, testing, iteration, and documentation of new propulsion system designs </li><li>Address and thoroughly root cause issues found during operations and testing </li><li>Create 3D CAD, drawings, and manufacturing documents with meticulous attention to detail </li><li>Work with our manufacturing teams as well as third party vendors to build tools and processes to facilitate accurate and consistent manufacture of subsystems </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>2+ years of experience designing, testing, and deploying electro-mechanical systems </li><li>Knowledge of the physics, failure modes, and design practices electro-mechanical systems </li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills </li><li>Attention to detail and ability to root cause hardware problems </li><li>Values simplicity and pace in both the way you design and the way you work </li><li>Expertise in any 3D CAD package (Solidworks, NX, Inventor) </li><li>Experience using FEA and hand calculations to validate mechanical designs </li><li>Ability and excitement to be in a prototyping shop building things with your hands </li><li>Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field </li></ul>Company Perks<ul><li>$90,000 - $120,000 per year base salary + equity. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Salary ranges are subject to change. </li><li>Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance, FSA with employer matching, and 401(k) </li><li>Paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave </li><li>Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks </li></ul>Export Control RequirementsThis position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls.  Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items. Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions. --We do not work with external recruiters; if you are an external recruiter, please do not reach out.

Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineer — Electric Powertrain System

Pyka is looking for an experienced reliability engineer to oversee the testing and validation of the aircraft’s subsystems.You will oversee all aspects of hardware test/validation. On a day-to-day basis this will involve working with the mechanical design engineers to devise test plans and validation campaigns for their hardware. In addition, it will involve executing on those test plans with the help of test engineers, technicians, as well as design engineers.Your work will have an enormous impact on the success of Pyka’s transition from prototype builds to serial production. In this role you will work directly with key decision makers at the company who will look to you to set the direction on a hardware test/validation. Your work will be prioritized and budgeted for. This will be a technically demanding position with enormous opportunity for ownership. About PykaPyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation. To get there, we’re taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where autonomous electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems. We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes.Today, we supply autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection to real-world customers across four separate continents and have secured industry-first regulatory approvals from the FAA. Our cargo aircraft enables remote connectivity, enhances express delivery networks, and ensures fast and reliable shipping of critical supplies to areas in need. Our crop protection aircraft offers agricultural services providers and farmers an autonomous tool to make aerial application safer, more precise, and less harmful to surrounding environments. Both vehicles are highly economical to operate, easy to deploy, and significantly reduce C02 emissions in their respective industries. What you work on at Pyka makes people’s lives better now and brings the future of electric aviation one step closer each day.  Responsibilities<ul><li>Work closely with the Pyka Mechanical Design team to efficiently validate the operating envelope and reliability/robustness of new designs as well as improve on existing designs based on in-field testing/bug reports. </li><li>Work with design engineers to devise and execute test plans for new designs. This will involve work in the shop/lab on test stands, as well as on the prototype and production fleets of aircraft. </li><li>Assess test coverage and create testing strategy </li><li>Work with all engineering orgs to root cause hardware issues that surface in the field from initial brainstorming to specific test campaigns to reproduce specific issues. </li><li>Define the standard for hardware validation processes and documentation. </li><li>Leverage your technical leadership expertise in hardware design and test to establish a team culture that biases toward action and tests ideas. </li><li>Use data to estimate system lifetime and reliability </li><li>Support the development of the hardware test team build-out (hiring/training).</li></ul>Note: This role will initially be an IC role with the opportunity to manage a team as the company grows. Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) with 6-8+ years of related work experience</li></ul><ul><li>Past experience working on production of a complex safety critical product (aviation, space, automotive, medical, etc.)</li></ul><ul><li>Extremely strong critical thinking skills and attention to subtle details of hardware </li><li>Extremely strong ability to devise accurate test campaigns and root cause complex and subtle issues </li><li>A hunger for data, and ability to collect and analyze data in order to accurately validate hypothesis </li><li>Strong hands-on skills and experience developing simple, robust test stands  </li><li>Strong ability to work in a team environment with the ability to help and mentor team members </li><li>Experience working in a prototyping environment </li><li>Instrumentation and data acquisition skills </li></ul>Company Perks<ul><li>$130,000–190,000 per year base salary + equity. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Salary ranges are subject to change. </li><li>Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance, FSA with employer matching, and 401(k) </li><li>Paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave </li><li>Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks </li></ul>Export Control RequirementsThis position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls.  Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items. Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions. --We do not work with external recruiters; if you are an external recruiter, please do not reach out.

Senior/Staff Reliability Engineer

Manufacturing Engineers are critical to the successful launch of new products and on-going design changes at Pyka! In this role, you’ll work on a blend of earlier stage prototypes as well as later-stage production parts and assemblies. You will help with the design, fabrication, and improvement of tools, jigs, and fixtures for both in-house and outsourced production. For outsourced composite assemblies, you will liaise between Pyka and the contract manufacturer to ensure all design changes and fixture updates are communicated clearly and implemented to our quality standards. You will also have the opportunity to help us define assembly cells and build out the airframe area of our new shop. About PykaPyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation. To get there, we’re taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where autonomous electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems. We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes.Today, we supply autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection to real-world customers across four separate continents and have secured industry-first regulatory approvals from the FAA. Our cargo aircraft enables remote connectivity, enhances express delivery networks, and ensures fast and reliable shipping of critical supplies to areas in need. Our crop protection aircraft offers agricultural services providers and farmers an autonomous tool to make aerial application safer, more precise, and less harmful to surrounding environments. Both vehicles are highly economical to operate, easy to deploy, and significantly reduce C02 emissions in their respective industries. What you work on at Pyka makes people’s lives better now and brings the future of electric aviation one step closer each day.  Responsibilities<ul><li>Work closely with Composite Prototyping Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and the Design Team to deliver composite prototype and production units on-time with the highest level of quality. </li><li>Translate composite prototype work into highly repeatable production processes. </li><li>Root-cause complex production issues that relate to process control, tooling, material variation, etc. </li><li>Support composite contract manufacturers from initial outsourcing through long term production to ensure Pyka’s knowledge transfer and quality standards are met and adhered to. </li><li>Work with Design Engineers to determine fabrication details, document manufacturing tolerances, and develop quality gates. </li><li>Create and maintain work instructions for production vehicle assembly. </li><li>Support composite modifications and retrofit projects in the US and at our international operations sites.  </li><li>Maintain overall shop cleanliness and organization </li><li>Constantly work toward optimizing the design for production (DFM) </li><li>Design tooling, fixtures, templates, and work instructions to accurately and repeatedly manufacture parts and assemblies to required specifications. </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>B.S. Engineering with 6-8 years of related work experience in composite structures </li><li>Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment </li><li>Proficient in SolidWorks to realize CAD designs from their 3D format into repeatable, high quality products </li><li>Critical thinking skills to devise solutions to new problems </li><li>Deep familiarity with tooling used in the production of composite parts and assemblies </li><li>Deep familiarity with secondary bonded composite structures and bond preparation </li><li>Proficient in composite layup techniques (both prepreg and wet layup), drilling, trimming, installation of related hardware, usage of precision instruments, and utilization of hand tools to perform these tasks </li><li>Ability to find production efficiencies and create processes to meet them </li><li>Proficient use of Google Docs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) </li></ul>Company Perks <ul><li>$110,000–$175,000 per year base salary + competitive equity. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Salary ranges are subject to change. </li><li>Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance </li><li>FSA with employer matching </li><li>401(k) </li><li>Paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional unpaid time off </li><li>Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance </li><li>Pre-tax commuter benefits </li><li>Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks </li></ul>Export Control RequirementsThis position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls.  Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items. Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions. --We do not work with external recruiters; if you are an external recruiter, please do not reach out.

Senior/Staff Manufacturing Engineer — Composite Airframe 

Pyka is looking for a Robotics Engineer—Fleet Support to join our expanding Flight Operations team, guarantee maximum operational uptime of our fleet, and inform data-driven design decisions.The primary responsibilities include the diagnosis of complex hardware/software-related issues, interfacing with cross-functional engineering teams to provide required data, design additional tests and drive resolution, and generally being available to support the daily technical operations.This is a multidisciplinary role that interacts with many internal teams, so written and verbal communication skills are critical. Your work will be instrumental in Pyka’s growth as we build the best safe product for our customers.Some of the way you will contribute in your first weeks include:<ul><li>Analyze data of aircraft subsystems to support failure root cause analysis</li><li>Analyze bench and flight testing data to validate new design</li><li>Perform initial triage of software and hardware related field issues </li></ul>About PykaPyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation. To get there, we’re taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where autonomous electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems. We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes.Today, we supply autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection to real-world customers across four separate continents and have secured industry-first regulatory approvals from the FAA. Our cargo aircraft enables remote connectivity, enhances express delivery networks, and ensures fast and reliable shipping of critical supplies to areas in need. Our crop protection aircraft offers agricultural services providers and farmers an autonomous tool to make aerial application safer, more precise, and less harmful to surrounding environments. Both vehicles are highly economical to operate, easy to deploy, and significantly reduce C02 emissions in their respective industries. What you work on at Pyka makes people’s lives better now and brings the future of electric aviation one step closer each day.  Responsibilities<ul><li>Analyze flight logs to identify and troubleshoot hardware and software issues </li><li>Analyze fleet data for performance evaluations </li><li>Improve the company’s data analysis tools </li><li>Interface with field Flight Operations teams to troubleshoot and collect additional test data </li><li>Identify and escalate trends in fleet performance and issues </li><li>Support engineering teams with building or maintaining efficient data analysis and troubleshooting software tools </li><li>Work with engineering design teams to improve subsystems and controls of the aircraft </li><li>Define required tests and analyze data to validate issue resolution and design changes </li><li>Establishing diagnostic procedures and maintain a test/troubleshooting guide </li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Information Technology </li><li>1-3+ years experience with data log analysis for hardware and controls systems </li><li>Talent and excitement for thorough troubleshooting </li><li>Experience building data analysis tools in Python </li><li>Comfortable with Linux </li><li>Excellent communication skills, ability to build relationships across the company </li><li>Independent and motivated, with an extremely strong work ethic; able to self-direct and manage time </li></ul>Bonus Qualifications<ul><li>Experience with C++ </li><li>Experience with electric autonomous aircraft </li><li>Experience with remotely supporting vehicle troubleshooting </li><li>Experience with hardware testing and validation processes </li><li>Hands-on experience with vehicle hardware </li><li>Experience with Linux &amp; Python-based programming systems for fleet-level data processing </li><li>Experience with software that interfaces with hardware </li></ul>Company Perks<ul><li>$90,000–$130,000 per year base salary + equity. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Salary ranges are subject to change. </li><li>Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance, FSA with employer matching, and 401(k) </li><li>Paid holidays and generous PTO </li><li>Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks </li><li>Opportunity to work on large autonomous aircraft and see them fly </li></ul>Export Control RequirementsThis position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items. Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions. --We do not work with external recruiters; if you are an external recruiter, please do not reach out.

Robotics Engineer — Fleet Support

Pyka is seeking a talented Senior Electrical Assembly Technician to join our team as we revolutionize autonomous electric aircrafts. Your expertise will play a critical role in assembling the intricate electrical subsystems in our aircraft. You’ll face exciting challenges as you help build first iteration hardware and have the immense satisfaction of seeing your work take flight. In this dynamic role, you’ll work closely with engineers to refine and productionize assemblies ensuring precision and reliability. About PykaPyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation. To get there, we’re taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where autonomous electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems. We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes.Today, we supply autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection to real-world customers across four separate continents and have secured industry-first regulatory approvals from the FAA. Our cargo aircraft enables remote connectivity, enhances express delivery networks, and ensures fast and reliable shipping of critical supplies to areas in need. Our crop protection aircraft offers agricultural services providers and farmers an autonomous tool to make aerial application safer, more precise, and less harmful to surrounding environments. Both vehicles are highly economical to operate, easy to deploy, and significantly reduce C02 emissions in their respective industries. What you work on at Pyka makes people’s lives better now and brings the future of electric aviation one step closer each day.  Responsibilities<ul><li>Perform and establish incoming quality checks on production material </li><li>Work with design engineers on first articles and help move subassembly to production </li><li>Assemble electrical/mechanical subsystems following work instructions </li><li>Perform quality checks on assemblies as they go through the production process </li><li>Subassembly inventory tracking and procurement </li><li>Build wire harnesses and test setups based on understandings of Pyka’s systems </li><li>Write and update work instructions in our MES </li><li>Help to solve bugs and quality issues during assembly </li><li>Maintain the production space and keep equipment operational and orderly </li><li>Be comfortable and safe working with batteries, high voltage, and spinning motors </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>4-10+ years of experience with electrical/mechanical assemblies and building wiring harnesses based on schematics and work instructions </li><li>Experience with MES, PLM, and ERP </li><li>Experience writing and modifying work instructions </li><li>High voltage safety knowledge and comfortable working on 120 VDC, 20 ~ 30 kW systems. </li><li>Ability to follow instructions, both written and verbal, to carefully assemble electronic subsystems containing a variety of electrical and mechanical components </li><li>Experience inspecting and ensuring quality of electrical subsystems </li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate is not afraid to ask for clarification or give feedback </li><li>Detail oriented documentation skills (writing procedures/ documenting test results) </li></ul>Company Perks<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">$75,000–$105,000 per year base salary + equity. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Salary ranges are subject to change. </li><li>Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance </li><li>FSA with employer matching </li><li>401(k) </li><li>Paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional unpaid time off </li><li>Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance </li><li>Pre-tax commuter benefits </li><li>Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks </li></ul>Export Control RequirementsThis position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls.  Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items. Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions. --We do not work with external recruiters; if you are an external recruiter, please do not reach out.

Senior Electrical Assembly Technician

Pyka is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Manufacturing to lead our manufacturing operations and drive operational excellence across production, procurement, inventory management, quality assurance, logistics, and facility operations. Reporting directly to the CEO/CTO, you will play a critical role in building and managing a world-class manufacturing team and implementing efficient systems to support Pyka's growth and success in the electric aircraft industry. By joining Pyka, you will contribute to advancing society's transition to using electric aircraft and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable aviation. About PykaPyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation. To get there, we’re taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where autonomous electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems. We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes.Today, we supply autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection to real-world customers across four separate continents and have secured industry-first regulatory approvals from the FAA. Our cargo aircraft enables remote connectivity, enhances express delivery networks, and ensures fast and reliable shipping of critical supplies to areas in need. Our crop protection aircraft offers agricultural services providers and farmers an autonomous tool to make aerial application safer, more precise, and less harmful to surrounding environments. Both vehicles are highly economical to operate, easy to deploy, and significantly reduce CO2 emissions in their respective industries. What you work on at Pyka makes people’s lives better now and brings the future of electric aviation one step closer each day.  Responsibilities Build, manage, and inspire a rapidly growing team of production managers, manufacturing engineers, technicians, and supply chain and manufacturing operations personnel. You (and by extension your team) will own success within the following disciplines:<ul><li>Procurement</li><li>Inventory</li><li>Quality</li><li>Production</li><li>Compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards, including safety, export control and NDAA compliance</li><li>Inbound and Outbound Logistics</li><li>Supplier selection, contracting, industrialization, and relationship management</li><li>Insource vs outsource decisions</li><li>Manufacturing and R&amp;D facility Development and Operations</li></ul>In addition, you will: <ul><li>Manage complex, frequently conflicting priorities, helping the team balance performance targets, cost targets, reliability targets, production targets, and schedule risk</li><li>Act as the primary interface with other key leaders within the company, helping unblock projects, manage conflicting priorities, and predict future bottlenecks</li><li>Curate and maintain a small set of key metrics that track the performance of your team and report said metrics to the rest of the company in a way that inspires progress and, as required, course corrections</li><li>Interact closely with operations, engineering, and executive leadership to help unblock projects, manage conflicting priorities, predict future bottlenecks, etc.</li><li>Lead by example in promoting a positive and collaborative work culture </li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>10+ years of management experience in manufacturing complex hardware systems </li><li>Experience successfully taking a complex hardware system from prototype through to low volume production ( &gt;100x units/year with a product of similar complexity to our products) </li><li>Past experience leading a manufacturing team in a fast paced NPI environment  </li><li>Deep understanding of manufacturing systems and the ability to implement right-sized systems as companies grow </li><li>Deep understanding of complex supply chain and past experience with international supply chain management and logistics  </li><li>Deep understanding of supplier selection, management, contracting, and industrialization </li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to deftly handle conflicting priorities and gain alignment across different departments </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>10+ years of experience designing, testing, and deploying complex hardware systems (vehicles preferred) </li><li>Experience successfully taking a complex hardware system from prototype through to production (ideally &gt;100x units/year with a product of similar complexity to our vehicle) </li><li>Past experience leading an engineering team in a fast paced R&amp;D/NPI environment  </li><li>Deep understanding of engineering systems and the ability to implement right-sized systems as Pyka grows </li><li>Deep knowledge of the physics, failure modes, and design practices relating to complex electro-mechanical systems </li><li>Superb communication skills with the ability to deftly handle conflicting priorities and gain alignment across different departments </li><li>Value simplicity and pace in both the way you design and the way you work </li><li>Have demonstrated principal level IC capabilities in your career </li></ul>Company Perks <ul><li>$220,000–$270,000 per year base salary + equity. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Salary ranges are subject to change. </li><li>Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance </li><li>FSA with employer matching </li><li>401(k) </li><li>Paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional unpaid time off </li><li>Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance </li><li>Pre-tax commuter benefits </li><li>Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks </li></ul>Export Control RequirementsThis position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls.  Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items. Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.

Director of Manufacturing

Pyka is looking for a Director of Hardware to grow and lead our hardware focused teams. You will initially manage a combination of managers and ICs, moving to managing a team of primarily managers within two years. You will set the direction on key engineering systems. You will own complex trades, helping your teams weigh conflicting objectives like cost, performance, manufacturability, engineering time, etc. You will work directly with other managers as well as executive leadership in order to triage tasks and accomplish the company's objectives. You will oversee the refinement and scale up of our existing products and will take brand new products from conceptual design through to scaled production. Success in your role will meaningfully influence the rate at which our society transitions to electric aircraft. At Pyka, we prioritize fostering a positive culture built on collaboration, transparency, and employee happiness. We're seeking a Director of Hardware who shares these values and is passionate about leading our hardware-focused teams in a supportive and inclusive environment.This role will report directly to the CEO/CTO. About PykaPyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation. To get there, we’re taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where autonomous electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems. We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes.Today, we supply autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection to real-world customers across four separate continents and have secured industry-first regulatory approvals from the FAA. Our cargo aircraft enables remote connectivity, enhances express delivery networks, and ensures fast and reliable shipping of critical supplies to areas in need. Our crop protection aircraft offers agricultural services providers and farmers an autonomous tool to make aerial application safer, more precise, and less harmful to surrounding environments. Both vehicles are highly economical to operate, easy to deploy, and significantly reduce CO2 emissions in their respective industries. What you work on at Pyka makes people’s lives better now and brings the future of electric aviation one step closer each day.  Responsibilities <ul><li>Lead, manage, mentor and grow a world class team of mechanical engineers, hardware test engineers, and reliability engineers focused on all aspects of design and validation of complex hardware (aircraft structures, propulsion hardware, ground equipment) </li><li>Lead by example in promoting a positive and collaborative work culture </li><li>Ensure your team is equipped with the capabilities, tools and know-how to design, build and test hardware ranging from PLM to hardware bug tracking/resolution </li><li>Manage complex, frequently conflicting priorities, helping the team balance performance targets, cost targets, reliability targets, production targets, and schedule risk </li><li>Act as the primary interface with other key leaders within the company, helping unblock projects, manage conflicting priorities, predict future bottlenecks, etc </li><li>Develop and champion rigorous yet efficient design processes  </li><li>Mentor team members from L2 to principal level engineers </li><li>Curate and maintain a small set of key metrics that track the performance of your team and report said metrics to the rest of the company in a way that inspires progress and, as required, course corrections </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>10+ years of experience designing, testing, and deploying complex hardware systems (vehicles preferred) </li><li>Experience successfully taking a complex hardware system from prototype through to production (ideally &gt;100x units/year with a product of similar complexity to our vehicle) </li><li>Past experience leading an engineering team in a fast paced R&amp;D/NPI environment  </li><li>Deep understanding of engineering systems and the ability to implement right-sized systems as Pyka grows </li><li>Deep knowledge of the physics, failure modes, and design practices relating to complex electro-mechanical systems </li><li>Superb communication skills with the ability to deftly handle conflicting priorities and gain alignment across different departments </li><li>Value simplicity and pace in both the way you design and the way you work </li><li>Have demonstrated principal level IC capabilities in your career </li></ul>Company Perks <ul><li>$220,000–$270,000 per year base salary + equity. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Salary ranges are subject to change. </li><li>Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance </li><li>FSA with employer matching </li><li>401(k) </li><li>Paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional unpaid time off </li><li>Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance </li><li>Pre-tax commuter benefits </li><li>Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks </li></ul>Export Control RequirementsThis position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls.  Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items. Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.

Director of Hardware

<div>Afresh is on a mission to eliminate food waste and make fresh food accessible to all. Our first A.I.-powered solution optimizes ordering, forecasting, and store operations for fresh food departments in brick-and-mortar grocers. With our Fresh Operating System, regional and national grocery retailers have placed $1.6 billion in produce orders across the US and we've helped our partners prevent 34 million pounds of food from going to waste. Working at Afresh represents a one-of-a-kind opportunity to have massive social impact at scale by leveraging uncommonly impactful software – we hope you'll join us!</div>About the RoleAs our Infrastructure Lead, you'll be a cornerstone member of Afresh’s engineering operations team that oversees security, infrastructure, and developer experience for the department. On this team, you will:<ul><li>Lead the effort to make our cloud infrastructure simpler and more accessible for our service-owning engineering teams to own and maintain</li><li>Partner closely with our customers (our fellow engineering teams) to understand their infrastructure needs and provide tailored solutions</li><li>Improve the observability of our infrastructure to ensure high reliability and performance</li><li>Empower our customers to optimize resource utilization and control costs</li><li>Ensure infrastructure compliance with security and data protection regulations, in collaboration with InfoSec</li><li>Participate in our on-call rotation and help us maintain a low page rate by continuously improving our monitoring / alerting to stay ahead of problems and addressing root causes to avoid repeat incidents</li><li>Stay up-to-date with the latest infrastructure technologies and best practices to drive continuous improvement</li></ul>Skills and Experience<ul><li>Prior experience as a Tech Lead, as well as experience mentoring others.</li><li>Experience monitoring and maintaining mission-critical cloud infrastructure at scale</li><li>Experience leading the architecture, development, and orchestration of scalable and secure infrastructure (preferably on Azure, but AWS / GCP are okay)</li><li>Experience making it easy for service owners to understand and manage their own infrastructure</li><li>Deep understanding of cloud networking and security best practices, you build infrastructure that’s intrusion-resistant by default to safeguard our systems and data.</li><li>Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and restore service quickly while communicating early and often with stakeholders. Bonus if you’ve implemented automation to minimize human intervention!</li><li>Experience or interest in InfoSec and/or Developer Experience (the functions you’ll be working alongside) is a bonus!</li><li>Strong communication and relationship-building skills to effectively collaborate with and serve the dozen other engineering teams who are our customers</li><li>Stellar cross-functional collaboration and communication. You enjoy giving and receiving constructive feedback to and from colleagues and know when/how to diplomatically push back when needed</li><li>Execution-focused. You’re as reliable as the infrastructure you build, making commitments and consistently delivering on them.</li></ul>Technologies: Terraform, Python, KubernetesSalary Band: #LI-REMOTE <div>About Afresh Founded in 2017, Afresh is working on the #1 solution to curb climate change: reducing food waste. By combining human insight and transformative technology, we're helping grocers provide fresher food to customers at more affordable prices. Afresh sits at an incredible intersection of positive social impact, rocket ship financial growth, and cutting-edge technology. Our best-in-class AI research has been published in top journals including ICML, and we've raised over $148 million in funding from investors including former co-CEO of Whole Foods Market Walter Robb and Eric Schmidt's Innovation Endeavors.Fresh is the past, present, and future of our food system – the waste we create today will impact our planet for years to come. Join us as we continue to build a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive team that embodies our company’s values of proactivity, kindness, candor, and humility. Afresh provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.Here at Afresh, many of our employees work remotely provided that they reside in one of the following states: AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MI, MT, MO, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OR, PA, TX, WA, WI. However, there may be key roles that will require a candidate/employee to be local to our San Francisco, CA office. In which case this requirement will be included in the job posting details under "Skills and experience" for reference. </div>

Reducing food waste, increasing access to nutritious food globally. Optimizing grocery industry with AI-powered solutions.

Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure

About Pivot Bio:  At Pivot Bio, we are working together to transform agriculture, finding smarter, more sustainable and, ultimately, more profitable ways for farmers to grow. Working with and for farmers, we’re using cutting-edge science to create a microbial nitrogen for the world’s most vital crops. We are replacing synthetic fertilizers with a more sustainable, nature-driven plant nutrition that benefits farmers, consumers and the planet.Automation Engineer II Location – Berkeley Pivot Bio deploys impactful and innovative technologies to enable the smartest, most sustainable farming on the planet. We are looking for highly motivated individuals who want to enable Pivot Bio’s scientific researchers to be the best they can. If you have experience and passion in providing researchers scale, reliability, and impact using the power of laboratory  automation,  we want to hear from you.  Summary/Objective  This job supports ongoing research operations by automating key research workflows. The engineer will deploy liquid handling workstations and integrated work-cells as part of a team. Alongside their colleagues, they will develop methods for those workstations and workcells to conduct operations. The engineer will provide support in the case of errors, and other support issues that prevent ongoing operation of existing automated workflows.  They will understand the needs of the scientific stakeholders to better develop and refine new and existing workflows in service of research goals. They will continue to develop their understanding in laboratory robotics, software, and biology to achieve the goal of enabling the research pipeline.  Essential functions  <ul><li>Design and implement robotic workstation methods to automate existing and novel workflows for R&amp;D, QA/QC, and Product Support  </li><li>Design, implement, iterate, and validate liquid handling processes on robotic workstations such as liquid handlers and high-throughput equipment.     </li><li>Provide maintenance and system performance solutions for robotic lab equipment, such as liquid handlers, plate readers, colony pickers, and integrated peripherals. May manage service requests for third-party vendors.  </li><li>Assess space planning and logistics of automation in service of meeting the needs of end users and the automation team.   </li></ul>  Competencies  Knowledge &amp; Application  Proven aptitude designing, implementing, validating, and iterating liquid handling processes on robotic liquid handling workstations using control software such as Biomek Software or Hamilton Venus required  <ul><li>Experience troubleshooting workstations and individual devices (e.g. plate sealers, plate transports) required  </li><li>Experience with integrated workcells and/or robotic sample storage systems using scheduling software such as Agilent VWorks, and/or BioSero’s Green Button Go preferred but not required.  </li><li>Programming experience preferred, particularly with common lab automation languages such as C#, Tcl, VBScript, and Javascript and/or general-purpose ones such as Python or Ruby.  </li><li>Experience with rapid prototyping tools such as CAD, CNC-milling, 3D printing is valued but not required.  </li></ul>  Problem Solving &amp; Complexity  <ul><li>Identify and explore innovative solutions to scale and improve laboratory methods and techniques Partner with fellow automation engineers and researchers to prioritize and deliver solutions Applies learned techniques and contributes to analysis and investigation to solve problems.  </li></ul> Collaboration &amp; Interaction  <ul><li>Can work self-directed and as part of a coordinated, multi-disciplinary team.   </li><li>Collaborate with internal partners in a friendly and attentive demeanor to maximize automation and innovation in all that we do  </li></ul> Supervisory responsibilities: None   Work Environment:   <ul><li>50% sedentary office and computer-based work   </li><li>50% lab work involving standing for extended periods of time, lifting up to 30 lbs  </li></ul>  Travel required:  Less than 10%     Required education and experience:  <ul><li>BA/BS or higher, in an engineering, scientific or related discipline   </li><li>2+ years of industry experience utilizing performing lab methods, using liquid handlers, or developing liquid handling workstation methods  </li><li>Experience with integrated work cells and/or robotic sample storage systems in biological disciplines is valued but not required.    </li><li>Experience with automated liquid handler workstation vendors (e.g. Beckman Coulter, Agilent) required.    </li><li>Programming experience preferred, particularly with common lab automation languages such as C#, Tcl, VBScript, and Javascript and/or general-purpose ones such as Python or Ruby.  </li><li>Proactive and passionate about robotics, biology, and most importantly: our scientific users.     </li></ul> Work authorization/security clearance requirements  <ul><li>Must be authorized to work in the United States   </li></ul>What we offer: <ul><li>Competitive package in a disruptive startup </li><li>Stock options </li><li>Health/Dental/Vision insurance with employer-paid premiums </li><li>Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability policies </li><li>Employee Assistance Program with free referrals and discounts </li><li>401(k) plan, 3% Match </li><li>Commuter benefits </li><li>Annual Training &amp; Development support </li><li>Flexible vacation policy with a generous holiday schedule </li><li>Exciting opportunity to work with a talented and fun team</li></ul>*Internal employees, please apply by clicking on the Internal Job Board icon on NSIDER<div><div><div>The salary range for this Berkeley, CA based position incorporates a premium for the cost of labor in this area.  If this role is hired remotely, contact us for the lower range for National Benchmark.  Following employment, growth beyond the hiring range is possible based on performance.</div><div>Hiring Compensation Range</div><div>$92,000—$115,000 USD</div></div></div>

Harnessing the power of soil microbes, Pivot Bio pioneers sustainable agriculture solutions to feed the growing population.

Automation Engineer II

<div>Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.</div>About the Role:  The Professional Services Solutions Engineering Manager is an experienced technologist who works with customers to make them successful users of Planet's product offerings. They are an exemplary team leader, a Solutions Engineer and their efforts are directly visible to customers and stakeholders within Planet. The Solutions Engineering Manager provides leadership and technical oversight for the regional Professional Services team, and leads customer engagements to successful outcomes. Impact You’ll Own:<ul><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Manage a team of Professional Services Solutions or Software Engineers</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Apply expertise in remote sensing and geospatial technologies to help Planet’s Professional Services customers be successful in their adoption of the Planet Platform</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Lead the technical delivery of solutions to Planet’s customers and align Professional Services projects to customer business and technology requirements and deliver exceptional customer value</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Own the technical oversight of multiple major projects, leading technical delivery on time and under budget</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Champion team processes like agile, test driven development, source control, etc</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Write technical specifications, reduce complexity, identify risks and help the team course-correct around issues</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Clearly communicate project timelines, scope and risks to the team</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Assist in scoping new projects and in technical writing for proposals and project reports</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Perform advanced design and implementation of Professional Services software solutions</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Build software tools, applications and customer demonstrations using Planet’s APIs and analytics endpoints</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Own the customer success lifecycle for Professional Services engagements; from scoping and discovery, to project execution and delivery. Customer success lifecycle management may include: writing requirements documents, applying expertise in data analytics, collaborating with software engineers, leading a training event, or delivering solutions to a client</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Mentor team members to identify growth opportunities and growth areas.  Identify short-term and long-term career objectives and track progress</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Collaborate with the Professional Services Business Operations team to help close business opportunities</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Influence the direction of Planet’s products and offerings by gathering insights from customer engagements and effectively providing insights to the Product Roadmap</li></ul>What You Bring:<ul><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Excellent problem solving skills</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Confidence in your technical expertise to drive project direction with teammates, customers and partners</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to convey complex ideas to others in a concise and clear manner</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Experience influencing customer decisions at all levels of the customer organization, from individual contributor to CEO</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Proven ability to quickly learn unfamiliar systems &amp; code bases</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Proven ability to provide solutions to address and unblock dynamic situations, as well as debug and triage complex problems</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Ability to develop fresh ideas for applications and processes that can improve team and customer operations</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team</li></ul>What Makes You Stand Out:<ul><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Degree in GIS, Computer Science, Remote Sensing, Geography or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">3+ years experience managing a team of solution or software engineers delivering software or services to customers</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">5+ years experience working in a technical geospatial or remote sensing role</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Experience programming with Python to process imagery, manipulating vector data, interacting with APIs and building data processing pipelines and/or extensive experience delivering professional services to large enterprise customers like national or state governments and fortune 1000 companies</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Expertise with QGIS, Esri software, GDAL or other common geospatial software</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Familiarity with cloud-based architectures, AI and machine learning</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Demonstrated ability to lead customer engagements</li><li style="font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Ability to run workshops or training sessions with users</li></ul>Benefits While Working at Planet:<ul><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Comprehensive Health Plan</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Wellness program and onsite massages in specific offices</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Flexible Time Off</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Recognition Programs</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Commuter Benefits</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Learning and Tuition Reimbursement</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Parental Leave</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Offsites and Happy Hours</li><li style="font-weight:300;font-family:verdana , geneva , sans-serif;">Volunteering Benefits</li></ul>Compensation:The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is $137,070 - $171,360.  Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (commission, bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location.  The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only.  Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.<div>Why we care so much about Belonging. We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate  north star of Belonging, dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work with diversity, equity and inclusion.  If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply!  At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from <a href="https://www.planet.com/pulse/making-space-for-everyone-how-planet-is-building-a-global-workforce/">around the world</a> who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description.  We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts.  We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride. EEO statement:Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf">Know Your Rights</a>.Accommodations:Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to <a href="mailto:accommodations@planet.com">accommodations@planet.com </a>or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the <a href="https://assets.planet.com/docs/Planet_CCPA_Employee_Privacy_Policy_with_Acknowledgment.pdf">Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants</a>, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the <a href="https://assets.planet.com/docs/candidate_privacy_notice_gdpr_planet_labs_europe_2022.01.27.pdf">Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe</a>, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.</div>

Solutions Engineering Manager, Professional Services 

Company OverviewNitricity is a startup addressing climate change, and we seek your help! We are innovating in an essential chemical industry that supports global food systems. The bedrock of modern agriculture is the production, distribution, and application of the essential nutrients found in fertilizers. However, nitrogen fertilizer is currently made in coal- and gas-fired facilities located hundreds to thousands of miles away from farmers who need it. The $120B industry is responsible for as much as 6% of global CO2eq emissions. Nitricity Inc. has developed a new technology that produces fertilizer using air, water, and renewable electricity (e.g., solar). Growers will have access to a more reliable, low-cost, and environmentally friendly fertilizer supply. We are actively growing our team to help us realize this vision.Position OverviewAs a Mechanical Engineer specializing in the design and implementation of both research and development equipment as well as volume production equipment using CAD/SolidWorks, you will be crucial in our team's mission to develop and deliver state-of-the-art reactor and absorption systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, model, and analyze equipment components and systems, ensuring their safety, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that significantly impact the energy and industrial sectors.Key Responsibilities<ol><li>Collaborate with engineers and scientists to conceptualize, design, and optimize research and development and volume production systems for various applications, ensuring they meet performance and safety requirements.</li><li>Utilize CAD and SolidWorks software to create detailed 3D models, simulations, and engineering drawings of reactor components and systems.</li><li>Conduct structural and thermal analysis, fluid dynamics simulations, and stress testing to validate and optimize equipment designs, as required.</li><li>Identify and select appropriate materials for equipment components based on performance, cost, and environmental factors.</li><li>Prepare detailed technical reports, specifications, and documentation for equipment designs, including BOMs (Bill of Materials) and life-cycle.</li><li>Work closely with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, process engineers, and project managers, to ensure successful project execution.</li><li>Implement quality control measures to ensure the highest design and manufacturing standards in compliance with industry regulations.</li><li>Troubleshoot and address engineering challenges during equipment project design and construction phases.</li><li>Stay updated on industry trends and advancements, contributing to continuously improving reactor design processes and methodologies.</li></ol>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.</li><li>7+ years of experience in equipment design and engineering.</li><li>Proficient in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Word, and Excel </li><li>Demonstrates exceptional leadership, communication, equipment product technology, project management, and teamwork skills. </li><li>Ability and willingness to work in a high-paced environment, to keep to a schedule, and to do what it takes to be successful with aggressive timelines.  (Experience in start-up environments or new product development a plus). </li><li>Ability and willingness to work hands-on. </li><li>Experience and understanding of lean manufacturing, Project Data Management (PDM) for engineering lifecycle management, and associated release and documentation control. </li><li>Knowledge of integration with control systems, including PLCs, is a plus.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Professional Engineering (PE) license a plus, but not required.</li><li>Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations.</li><li>Knowledge of nuclear or chemical reactor systems.</li><li>Project management skills.</li></ul> Compensation and Benefits*<ul><li>$125,000/yr-$140,000/yr</li><li>Medical and dental insurance</li><li>3 weeks paid time off</li><li>7 company holidays and 2 floating holidays</li><li>Competitive salary and equity package</li><li>401(k) plan </li><li>Commuter Benefits</li></ul>*Benefits are subject to change over time and may require employment in CA to be eligibleNitricity Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

Revolutionizing the fertilizer industry with sustainable technology, Nitricity offers growers reliable and eco-friendly nutrient solutions.

Mechanical Engineer III

Company OverviewNitricity is a startup addressing climate change, and we seek your help! We are innovating in an essential chemical industry that supports global food systems. The bedrock of modern agriculture is the production, distribution, and application of the essential nutrients found in fertilizers. However, nitrogen fertilizer is currently made in coal- and gas-fired facilities located hundreds to thousands of miles away from farmers who need it. The $120B industry is responsible for as much as 6% of global CO2eq emissions. Nitricity Inc. has developed a new technology that produces fertilizer using air, water, and renewable electricity (e.g., solar). Growers will have access to a more reliable, low-cost, and environmentally friendly fertilizer supply. We are actively growing our team to help us realize this vision.Position OverviewAs a Mechanical Engineer specializing in reactor design and CAD/SolidWorks, you will be crucial in our team's mission to develop and deliver state-of-the-art reactor systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, model, and analyze reactor components and systems, ensuring their safety, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that significantly impact the energy and industrial sectors. Key Responsibilities<ol><li>Utilize CAD and SolidWorks software to create detailed 3D models, simulations, and engineering drawings of reactor components and systems.</li><li>Identify and select appropriate materials for reactor components based on performance, cost, and environmental factors.</li><li>Prepare detailed technical reports, specifications, and documentation for reactor designs, including BOMs (Bill of Materials).</li><li>Collaborate with engineers and scientists to conceptualize, design, and optimize reactor systems for various applications, ensuring they meet performance and safety requirements.</li><li>Conduct structural and thermal analysis, fluid dynamics simulations, and stress testing to validate and optimize reactor designs.</li><li>Work closely with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, process engineers, and project managers, to ensure successful project execution.</li><li>Implement quality control measures to ensure the highest design and manufacturing standards in compliance with industry regulations.</li><li>Troubleshoot and address engineering challenges that may arise during reactor project design and construction phases.</li><li>Stay updated on industry trends and advancements, contributing to continuously improving reactor design processes and methodologies.</li></ol>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.</li><li>2+ years of experience in mechanical design and engineering.</li><li>Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD) and SolidWorks.</li><li>Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.</li><li>Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.</li><li>Effective communication and teamwork abilities.</li><li>Detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality work.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Professional Engineering (PE) license.</li><li>Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations.</li><li>Knowledge of nuclear or chemical reactor systems.</li><li>Project management skills.</li></ul> Compensation and Benefits*<ul><li>$90,000/yr-$120,000/yr</li><li>Medical and dental insurance</li><li>3 weeks paid time off</li><li>7 company holidays and 2 floating holidays</li><li>Competitive salary and equity package</li><li>401(k) plan </li><li>Commuter Benefits</li></ul>*Benefits are subject to change over time and may require employment in CA to be eligibleNitricity Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

Mechanical Engineer II

About usNitricity is a leading agriculture player committed to delivering sustainable and innovative solutions for farmers worldwide. We provide high-quality fertilizers that enhance crop yields while promoting environmental stewardship. With a solid commitment to sustainable agriculture, we are dedicated to improving food security and reducing the environmental impact of farming practices.Position OverviewWe seek a seasoned Site Development Manager with experience in site selection analysis, construction coordination, heavy equipment/electrical installations, and permitting. This role is critical to our strategic expansion and sustainability initiatives, requiring a dynamic individual who can manage site development and operational needs, including identifying and delivering the ideal site for fertilizer production,  identifying and performing due diligence on multiple construction firms, organizing the procurement of renewable power at competitive rates, and assisting in lease negotiations and site control. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Construction Firm Review and Due Diligence: Conduct comprehensive reviews of at least three construction firms to determine suitability for our projects. Present findings and help select and lead onboarding.</li><li>Site Selection Analysis: Conduct a comprehensive review of potential sites for Nitricity fertilizer production facility. This involves extensive travel, likely necessitating a truck/car, and working closely with real estate professionals, landlords, and stakeholders to compare competing site advantages, disadvantages, and required costs. Responsibilities include photographing, reviewing sites, gathering and analyzing data, and presenting findings.</li><li>Renewable Power Procurement: Secure renewable power at a highly competitive rate for our facilities. This will entail engaging with power utilities like PG&amp;E, negotiating with solar companies, and ensuring sites have the necessary grid interconnections. The role requires thorough due diligence of potential solar providers to ensure reliability and compatibility with our operations.</li><li>Lease Review and Negotiation: Assist in reviewing and negotiating leases with our leadership team, ensuring favorable terms that support site control and our broader operational goals.</li><li>Assist with Operations Needs of Current Facility: Learn from, contribute to, and help to improve the operations of Nitricity’s headquarters in Fremont.</li><li>Community Engagement: Identify community groups and offices to engage with to support permitting and workforce development. </li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>8-10 years of operations experience, preferably in construction or renewable energy.</li><li>Demonstrable expertise and success in site review, renewable power procurement, lease negotiations, and construction/permitting/vendor management.</li><li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to compile and present information effectively to C-level executives. </li><li>Highly organized, responsible, and capable of managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.</li><li>Ability to work independently, with frequent travel to various sites.</li><li>A valid driver's license and access to a truck/car for site visits.</li><li>Experience setting up chemical or hard tech manufacturing facilities with heavy structural capital equipment preferred.</li><li>Adaptability to perform at a high level with the changing needs of a fast-paced startup environment.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>Annual salary range: $120,000-$160,000</li><li>Company Equity</li><li>Medical Benefits: HMO and PPO options </li><li>Dental Benefits </li><li>401k with match </li><li>Commuter benefits </li><li>7 company holidays</li><li>2 floating holidays </li></ul>

Site Development Manager: Fertilizer Plant

Pyka is looking for a Flight Test Operator to test and scale the operations of its advanced autonomous aircraft. You will test our new hardware and software features to ensure the success of Pyka’s customer operations around the globe. Your work will focus on testing the continuous operation of Pyka’s aircraft and ground infrastructure. This is a multidisciplinary role that interacts with many internal teams, so written and verbal communication skills are critical. Your work will be instrumental in Pyka’s growth as we build the best safe product for our customers. You will focus on operating at Pyka’s local California test sites, and may deploy to our international customers to support as needed. About PykaPyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of fast, environmentally friendly, and accessible transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation.To get there, we’re taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building useful, game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems. Today, we supply our aircraft to agricultural service providers and farmers as an autonomous tool that makes aerial crop protection safer, more targeted and less harmful to surrounding environments. Our vehicles are highly economical to operate and easy to deploy. What you work on at Pyka makes people’s lives better now and brings the future of electric aviation one-step closer each day.We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes.We foster a welcoming community within our company that promotes experimentation, asking questions, making simple solutions to complex problems, and expressing different views and opinions. We are a transparent company both internally and externally and do not believe in operating in “stealth mode.” Lastly, we don’t work 60 hour weeks, and don’t expect you to either. In this role you will have a great deal of responsibility, earn a competitive salary and benefits,  and contribute to the development of groundbreaking technology. Responsibilities<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Execute continuous operations at Pyka’s test sites by identifying and troubleshooting issues, with the remote help of Pyka’s engineering teams </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Conduct reliability test campaigns with Pyka’s autonomous aircraft and ground support infrastructure </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Provide detailed technical feedback to operations and engineering teams to improve Pyka’s product for customer deployment </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Fly and test new hardware and software features </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Conduct diverse fleet site maintenance activities, involving the aircraft itself and ground infrastructure </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Serve as Pilot In Command or Ground Control Operator of experimental / developmental unmanned aircraft </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Deploy to customer test sites to support Agricultural and Cargo Operations — 25% travel </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">1-3 years of experience flying fixed wing UAVs / model aircraft or large multirotors </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Experience with ground control and mission planning software  </li><li style="font-weight:400;">1–5 years of experience working with and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Basic high voltage safety knowledge and comfortable working on 120 VDC, 20 ~ 30 kW systems </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Knowledge of aircraft systems, maintenance, and manuals </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Independent and motivated, able to self-direct and manage time </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Extreme thoroughness and attention to detail </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Willing to work at test sites in the Central Valley </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Part 61 pilot certificate </li></ul>Company Perks<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">$70,000–$100,000 per year base salary + equity. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Salary ranges are subject to change. </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance, FSA with employer matching, and 401(k) </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks at the Oakland office </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Opportunity to work on and fly large autonomous aircraft </li></ul>--We do not work with external recruiters; if you are an external recruiter, please do not reach out.

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