R&d Engineer Iv - Digital Ag

Iowa State Employees

Ames, Iowa, USA
Onsite
Digital agriculture platforms
Embedded systems and sensors
Multi-sensor data pipelines
Iowa State University is seeking an R&D Engineer IV for its Digital Ag Innovation Lab in Ames, Iowa. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in agricultural technology, systems engineering, and mentorship, focusing on developing and deploying cutting-edge digital agriculture solutions

Job Summary

  • Our team works at the intersection of applied engineering, industry collaboration, and the land-grant mission, moving ideas from concept to prototype to field deployment and ultimately into industry adoption.
  • You will architect integrated hardware and software systems, build production-representative platforms, and translate emerging technologies into practical solutions for real agricultural environments.
  • Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Iowa State University is seeking an R&D Engineer IV for its Digital Ag Innovation Lab in Ames, Iowa. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in agricultural technology, systems engineering, and mentorship, focusing on developing and deploying cutting-edge digital agriculture solutions.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Digital agriculture platforms
  • Embedded systems and sensors
  • Multi-sensor data pipelines
  • Applied engineering solutions
  • Hardware-software systems integration

Nice-to-have

  • Thought leader in ag innovation
  • Fast-paced development environments
  • Culture of ownership and curiosity
  • Cybersecurity practices for connected systems

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and 8 years related experience
  • M.S. or Ph.D. preferred
  • 8 years related experience
  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis

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