JOB DESCRIPTION

We engineer our farms to operate as advanced manufacturing lines. As a Field Engineer / Junior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for assembling, testing, and improving the systems that drive our automated indoor farms. You’ll work hands-on with cutting-edge machinery, collaborating with our engineering and farming teams to ensure reliable and efficient operation across all of our facilities.
This is a great opportunity for a mechanically inclined early-career engineer who loves to build, troubleshoot, and improve physical systems.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• 1–3 years of hands-on engineering experience
• Familiarity with CAD tools such as Inventor, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD
• Strong mechanical aptitude—comfortable with tools, machinery, and assembly
• Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specs
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Organized and dependable, with a willingness to get your hands dirty

You will help install, test, and maintain the equipment that grows and processes food at scale. You will work on-site at our flagship farm in Manassas, VA and assist with the deployment of new systems at future facilities.

On a typical day, you will:

• Assemble and test mechanical and electromechanical systems
• Work with mechanical and software engineers to build and validate new machine designs
• Conduct inspections and preventative maintenance on farm machinery
• Troubleshoot issues on the floor and implement long-term fixes
• Read and interpret CAD drawings, BOMs, and electrical schematics
• Support system rollouts, retrofits, and upgrades across the farm
• Provide feedback to improve system design and manufacturing processes
• Document issues and improvements to close the loop between design and operations