Principal Systems Engineer
Hybrid
Full Time
#Sustainability
#Engineering
#Systems Integration
#Mechanical Engineering
#Electrical Engineering
#Problem Solving
Clean Crop Technologies is revolutionizing agriculture by eliminating pathogens from seeds using our proprietary cold plasma technology. We are looking for a Principal Systems Engineer to join our growing team, help us scale our operations, and contribute to a more sustainable food future.
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic improvement of our cold plasma seed treatment systems.
- Manage the integration of mass handling equipment into our existing treatment processes.
- Optimize subsystems across mechanical, electrical, and control engineering disciplines.
- Design and execute validation test beds to ensure system stability and performance.
- Oversee the commissioning of new equipment and refine validation protocols.
- Mentor junior engineers and establish technical best practices to foster team growth.
- Collaborate closely with the recipe development team to ensure seamless equipment handoffs.
Must-haves
- A B.S. or M.S. degree in Systems, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
- At least 8 years of hands-on experience working with industrial equipment, ideally involving mass handling.
- Demonstrated expertise in mechanical, electrical, and control engineering.
- A proven history of leading complex system integration projects.
- Experience mentoring junior staff and improving internal engineering processes.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to balance high-level technical goals with practical execution.
- Comfort working in an agile, fast-paced startup environment where you can navigate ambiguity.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Life insurance.
- 401k retirement plan.
- Paid time off.
- 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave.
- Relocation assistance to Holyoke, MA.
- Hybrid work flexibility between our Holyoke headquarters and our Boston satellite lab.
Clean Crop Technologies, Inc.
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