Field Product Testing Lead (6 Month 1099 Contract)

Territory

IDaho, Montana, Ohio, Iowa, North/South Dakota, and Minnesota

Travel

75%+ travel

In this role

• Orchestrate the logistics, transport, and setup of TerraScout at diverse testing sites and industry showcases.
• Provide expert on-site technical support and perform hands-on maintenance to maximize machine uptime.
• Collaborate directly with Engineering teams to translate field data into product improvements.
• Execute rigorous prototype testing protocols to ensure every machine meets our exacting design and quality standards.
• Manage the "how, when, and where" of TerraScout’s movement and presence at events.
• Act as the primary feedback loop between our customers' needs and our engineers' blueprints.
• Support end-to-end product demos for future partners, showcasing the full power of our technology.

What we’re looking for

• Required:
• Deep experience in farming or a career spent in ag-equipment and technology.
• Experience troubleshooting both hardware (mechanical/electrical) and software (connectivity/autonomous systems).
• CDL required (Class A); willingness to travel 75%+ across the Midwest, Canada, and Pacific Northwest.
• Ability to drive, pull, and operate heavy equipment, with the mechanical aptitude to fix things when they break in remote locations.
• Strong and direct communication skills that translate complex field observations into clear technical feedback.
• Ability to work independently with little direction—often being the only "TerraClear" expert on-site.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds on a daily basis.
• Desired:
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Welding certification and/or experience.
• Familiarity with autonomous systems, GPS/GNSS, or Starlink integration.

Pay

$35-45/hour plus travel expenses covered

Benefits

• Pre-IPO stock options (tax-advantaged ISOs)
• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% of premiums paid for employees and 85% of premiums paid for dependents
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) Plan

About the role

We are seeking a Field Product Testing Lead to manage the field validation and operational execution of TerraScout. In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between prototype and product, ensuring our designs are field-tested and ready for market. Beyond the technical, you’ll serve as a brand ambassador, demonstrating TerraScout’s end-to-end capabilities to customers and strategic partners.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate the logistics, transport, and setup of TerraScout at diverse testing sites and industry showcases.
• Provide expert on-site technical support and perform hands-on maintenance to maximize machine uptime.
• Collaborate directly with Engineering teams to translate field data into product improvements.
• Execute rigorous prototype testing protocols to ensure every machine meets our exacting design and quality standards.
• Manage the "how, when, and where" of TerraScout’s movement and presence at events.
• Act as the primary feedback loop between our customers' needs and our engineers' blueprints.
• Support end-to-end product demos for future partners, showcasing the full power of our technology.

Requirements

• Deep experience in farming or a career spent in ag-equipment and technology.
• Experience troubleshooting both hardware (mechanical/electrical) and software (connectivity/autonomous systems).
• CDL required (Class A); willingness to travel 75%+ across the Midwest, Canada, and Pacific Northwest.
• Ability to drive, pull, and operate heavy equipment, with the mechanical aptitude to fix things when they break in remote locations.
• Strong and direct communication skills that translate complex field observations into clear technical feedback.
• Ability to work independently with little direction—often being the only "TerraClear" expert on-site.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Welding certification and/or experience.
• Familiarity with autonomous systems, GPS/GNSS, or Starlink integration.

Skills

• Deep experience in farming or a career spent in ag-equipment and technology.
• Experience troubleshooting both hardware (mechanical/electrical) and software (connectivity/autonomous systems).
• CDL required (Class A); willingness to travel 75%+ across the Midwest, Canada, and Pacific Northwest.
• Ability to drive, pull, and operate heavy equipment, with the mechanical aptitude to fix things when they break in remote locations.
• Strong and direct communication skills that translate complex field observations into clear technical feedback.
• Ability to work independently with little direction—often being the only "TerraClear" expert on-site.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds on a daily basis.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Welding certification and/or experience.
• Familiarity with autonomous systems, GPS/GNSS, or Starlink integration.

Benefits

• Pre-IPO stock options (tax-advantaged ISOs)
• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% of premiums paid for employees and 85% of premiums paid for dependents
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) Plan