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Agtonomy is transforming heavy machinery into intelligent, autonomous systems for agriculture, turf, and related industries through Physical AI and fleet services. The company partners with tier-1 equipment manufacturers to create OEM factory-fit solutions that address labor shortages, environmental challenges, and operational inefficiencies.
As Head of Hardware, you will lead and grow the hardware organization, spanning electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering disciplines. This is a strategic leadership role combining technical excellence with people management and cross-functional partnership.
Key responsibilities include:
- Defining and driving the hardware vision, strategy, and execution roadmap aligned with company goals
- Building, leading, and mentoring a high-performing multidisciplinary team across electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering
- Partnering closely with software, product, operations, test, and supply chain leaders to ensure seamless cross-disciplinary integration
- Overseeing the full product lifecycle from concept through production, ensuring designs meet performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability requirements
- Representing the company in technical discussions with partners, regulators, and industry bodies
- Managing relationships with engineering leaders at partner OEMs, including strategic integration planning, supply chain coordination, and manufacturing ramp
You will operate at both strategic and hands-on levels, with an entrepreneurial mindset. The ideal candidate combines technical depth with strong leadership abilities and a passion for building products for the physical world.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master's or Ph.D. preferred)
- 10+ years of hardware engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing a team
- Proven track record of successfully bringing hardware products to market
- Experience with regulatory compliance and quality standards in hardware development
- Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels
STRONG FIT INDICATORS:
- Demonstrated experience scaling manufacturing operations, operationalizing new product introductions, and commercializing hardware products
- Experience working with OEMs in automotive, industrial, or consumer electronics
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and safety standards relevant to autonomy and global operations
- Experience designing hardware solutions that enable software-defined vehicles
- Experience building AI-enabled products for the physical world
