Product Engineer

Base pay range

$38.00/hr - $40.00/hr

Payrate: $38.00 - $40.00/hr.

We have seen a lot of candidates with software verification background but lacking agricultural background. We would like the focus to be on candidates with agricultural background and experience operating farm machinery. Most of the technical skills can be taught to candidates with the proper aptitude.

• Serve as the primary liaison with UC ANR South Coast Farm to coordinate all Star Fire GNSS test activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams across ISG-T and Company to align test operations at the Irvine site.
• Train and support UC ANR staff on Company Precision Ag technologies, when needed.
• Oversee maintenance and readiness of Company equipment; coordinate repairs with local dealers as needed.
• Manage on-site storage and upkeep of test equipment and vehicles.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the farm management team.
• Travel to Riverdale, CA to conduct additional testing and support TDP validation in orchard environments.
• Execute software verification and validation for Star Fire GNSS receivers.
• Develop and apply knowledge of GPS fundamentals through hands‑on assignments and training.
• Perform field testing, including equipment setup, data logging/export, and analysis.
• Operate and test agricultural machinery in experimental field environments.
• Work independently and collaboratively with engineers to validate GNSS receiver performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Systems Technology, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience operating precision agriculture equipment.
• Familiarity with machinery.
• Experience in system validation, verification testing, and regression testing.
• Strong analytical, communication, and reporting skills.
• Hands‑on experience with equipment setup and infrastructure installation.

• In‑depth knowledge of Precision Ag systems.
• Experience testing GNSS receivers.
• Familiarity with CAN bus communication protocols.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware‑related issues.

Typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is $38.00 - $40.00/hour. Non‑exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week, or as required by state or local law. Full‑time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision benefits, health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment, paid days off, 401(k) plan participation with employer match, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, dependent care flexible spending account, and discretionary performance or recognition bonus.

Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement are provided based on state or local law.