Regulatory Compliance and Certification Engineer at Carbon Robotics
Carbon Robotics · Seattle, United States Of America · Onsite
- Senior
- Office in Seattle
The Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder™ leverages advanced robotics, computer vision, AI/deep learning, and lasers to eliminate weeds with sub-millimeter accuracy—all without herbicides. This innovative solution reduces environmental impact, promotes soil health, and helps farmers address labor shortages and rising costs. Designed in Seattle and built at our cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Richland, Washington, the LaserWeeder is setting a new standard for automated weed control. With $157 million in funding from prominent investors such as BOND, NVentures (NVIDIA’s venture arm), Anthos Capital, Fuse Venture Capital, Ignition Partners, Revolution, Sozo Ventures, and Voyager Capital, Carbon Robotics is driving innovation.
As a no-nonsense team with a bias for action, we take pride in executing our ideas. Whether it’s designing transformative technology or visiting farms to ensure our products are reliable and safe, we do whatever it takes to deliver for our customers.
Working here means tackling big problems with big impact. You’ll find opportunities to grow professionally, solve complex challenges, and make meaningful contributions to a mission that matters. At Carbon Robotics, we trust our team to act independently and make practical, real-world decisions.
Join us as we innovate, execute, and build the future of farming together.
As Carbon Robotics's Regulatory Compliance and Certification Engineer, you will ensure our LaserWeeder and autonomous vehicle platforms meet all applicable safety standards and regulations while driving certification programs to completion. You will be laser focused on navigating the complex regulatory landscape for agricultural robotics, autonomous vehicles, and laser systems while working closely with engineering teams to implement compliant designs from concept through production. You will coordinate heavily with Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Engineering teams as well as Program Management, Manufacturing, and Legal to ensure our products can be legally operated in all target markets.
What you'll do:
- Lead compliance and certification programs for LaserWeeder and autonomous vehicle platforms across multiple jurisdictions
- Manage laser safety certifications across multiple geographies (US, Canada, Europe, Australia, Japan, etc.)
- Support Mechanical, Electrical, Firmware, and Software design teams in defining compliance and certification requirements at the beginning of programs
- Support test engineering in functional, performance, and safety validation testing for new products and features. May also include coordinating EMC/EMI testing and manage FCC, CE, and other electromagnetic compatibility certifications
- Interface with test houses, certification bodies, and regulatory agencies to obtain required documentation and approvals
- Create and maintain compliance documentation including technical files, test plans, and declaration of conformity
- Track evolving regulations for autonomous agricultural equipment and advise on future compliance strategies
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Success:
- At least 8-15 years experience managing compliance programs for complex machinery (agricultural, automotive, aerospace or robotics preferred)
- Experience navigating multi-jurisdictional regulatory requirements and managing certification timelines
- Strong technical background to understand mechanical, electrical, and software system designs
- Proven project management skills to coordinate certification efforts across multiple products
- Experience working with workflow management tools such as Jira and documentation tools such as Confluence
- Excellent communication skills for working with engineers, regulators, and external test facilities
- Willingness to travel ~20% to test facilities, certification bodies, and field locations
- BS in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) preferred
Carbon Robotics follows equitable hiring practices. Flexibility in our hiring process allows hiring of talent at levels different from what are posted. The compensation range outlined is based on a target budgeted base salary. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as relevant experience and skill, Interview assessments and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements. Offers are determined using our equitable hiring practices. Carbon Robotics offers additional compensation in the form of benefits premiums, pre-IPO stock options and On Target Earning commissions for appropriate positions. Base pay ranges are reviewed each year. We are committed to the principle of pay equity – paying employees equitably for similar work.
Offers are dependent on someone experience and may be outside of the published range when appropriate. If your skills are above the posted range... Apply! We want to hear from you!
Why would you join Carbon Robotics?
Passion for building teams capable of solving uniquely interesting problems. Innovation while disrupting the market is what we do. Profiled in WSJ and Forbes, Carbon Robotics is poised to become the next billion dollar company in the rapidly growing worldwide Ag-Tech industry.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full time US based* employees, including:
- Competitive salaries
- Pre-IPO Stock Options
- Generous Benefits:
- Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and all dependents
- Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
- Virtual Care - Doctor on Demand
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mental Health HRA
- Restricted Healthcare Travel support
- Menopause Support
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Flexible PTO
- 401(k) plan
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and all dependents
- Work Culture: Be a part of an inclusive and tight-knit company culture that values innovation and mission-driven success.
*Internationally based employees benefits varies & Contractors are not eligible for Carbon Robotics Benefits or Stock
Carbon Robotics is building a culture of diversity and inclusion for all. We welcome everyone’s voice and believe in open and transparent communication. We believe the best products, services, and companies are built by strong teams that include a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences. We are committed to supporting and enabling growth and opportunity for every employee at every level. This is the foundation to which we will build a truly unique environment.
We are equally committed to equal employment opportunity, and it is foundational to how we recruit and hire our talented team. Employment is determined based upon capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including potential pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability , HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.
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