Mechanical Engineer, Advanced Technology Group

On-site

Responsibilities

Lead the technical development of a novel, automated sensing and imaging system from concept and prototype to deployment of multiple systems in remote field sites. Coordinate with and orchestrate internal and external resources across hardware and software engineering to deliver.
Lead system architecture definition, navigating technical tradeoffs through rigorous research and analysis and balancing cost, complexity, and timeline.
Collaborate with KoBold's data systems and exploration teams to integrate the new data stream into KoBold's proprietary data system and ensure usability for exploration projects.
Build partnerships, source, and contract with service providers and vendors to develop hardware solutions that solve KoBold exploration needs.
Create effective product plans and mechanical, mechatronic and automation designs - from concept through prototyping and production.
A successful track record of developing and deploying complex state-of-the-art automated scientific equipment. •

KoBold builds AI models for mineral exploration and deploys those models—alongside our novel sensors—to guide decisions on KoBold-owned-and-operated exploration programs.
You will work closely with our data scientists, engineers, and geoscientists to design instrumentation that produces rich, high-quality datasets, feeding the machine learning models that drive KoBold’s mineral exploration around the world. You will be a key member of a hardware development team and contributor to various novel hardware projects.
Build a deep understanding of mineral exploration science and operations to ensure the system and data generated meet user needs and field requirements.
The ability to simultaneously and gracefully wear many hats including technical lead, project manager, product manager, and hands on in-the-weeds engineer.
Technical skills, including extensive experience with:
Mechanical engineering, CAD, analysis, prototyping.
Ability to independently prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
It is also helpful but not required to have experience with:
Location: San Francisco Bay Area. Must be able to work out of the Berkeley, CA office on any given day of the week.