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Electrical Systems Integration Engineer

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Scythe Robotics

Scythe Robotics

51-200 employees

Autonomous mowers for commercial landscaping

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Robotics & Automation
Hardware
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Compensation Overview

$100kAnnually

+ Equity + Benefits

Mid, Senior

Longmont, CO, USA

Category
Electronics Design Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Requirements
  • 4+ years within an operations or development environment
  • Using a diverse set of tools to integrate, implement and analyze hardware, firmware, and software solutions
  • Creating and interpreting firmware and hardware implementation schematics, diagrams and technical documents that explains upcoming/existing integrations to technical and non-technical individuals
  • Solid understanding of electrical theory and fundamentals
  • Proficient in some programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or Rust
  • Comfortable using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters and mechanical tools
  • Excellent communications skills for explaining complex implementations
Responsibilities
  • Work on robot electronics subsystems from cradle to grave. Analyze system designs, assist in component development and selection, assist bring up, and develop validation techniques…in order to ultimately build state-of-the-art Scythe products
  • Work with robot mechanical and mechatronics systems to improve overall system integration
  • Work closely and collaboratively with other teams to define the scope, requirements, and potential impact of projects as new designs move from concept, through prototype and into production
  • Perform real-time troubleshooting on the product as it goes from the integration phase through final operations
  • Perform and guide bring up, validation and reliability testing
  • Some firmware and software programming abilities to help test and validate overall system integration requirements
  • Data collection and analysis for integration testing purposes and product road mapping
  • Perform component engineering for product improvement or cost down purposes
  • Participate in design meetings and reviews with an eye towards integration, bring up and interoperability

Scythe Robotics operates in the commercial landscaping market, providing an autonomous solution for lawn care with its main product, the M.52 mower. This machine can mow lawns on its own, allowing human workers to focus on other maintenance tasks. The M.52 is battery-powered, which means it runs quietly and produces no gas emissions, making it an environmentally friendly option. Scythe Robotics targets commercial clients like property management companies and municipalities, and it uses a subscription model where clients only pay for the mower when it is in use. This aligns the company's success with the efficiency of its clients. Unlike competitors, Scythe Robotics emphasizes sustainability and a customer-focused approach, which has attracted significant venture capital support. The goal of Scythe Robotics is to enhance the efficiency of lawn care while promoting green technology in the landscaping industry.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$75.5M

Headquarters

Boulder, Colorado

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

21%

2 year growth

105%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Scythe Robotics' expansion in Colorado and the doubling of its production capabilities indicate strong growth and increasing market demand.
  • The company's environmentally friendly, all-electric mowers offer a sustainable alternative in the commercial landscaping market, appealing to eco-conscious clients.
  • Strong venture capital backing and strategic partnerships enhance Scythe Robotics' financial stability and growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • The high demand and long waitlist for the M.52 mower could lead to customer dissatisfaction if production cannot keep pace.
  • Operating in the nascent autonomous mowing market, Scythe Robotics faces the challenge of educating and converting traditional landscapers to adopt new technology.

What makes Scythe Robotics unique

  • Scythe Robotics' M.52 mower is fully autonomous and battery-powered, setting it apart from traditional gas-powered and manually operated commercial mowers.
  • The company's usage-based billing model aligns its success with client efficiency, unlike traditional sales models that profit from machine sales and repairs.
  • Adopting the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its mowers positions Scythe Robotics as a forward-thinking player in the EV ecosystem.