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Job Description The Mission At GRAM, we believe the next great leap for humanity will be physical, not digital. What AGI is to bits, Self-Replication (SR) is to atoms. As an SR research and deployment company, our mission is to make humanity galactic by enabling physical exponential growth. To achieve this, we are conducting foundational research across general-purpose robotics, artificial intelligence, biology, and materials science to enable SR within our lifetimes. Our first step is to challenge the consensus that robots should look like us. We believe true progress comes from optimizing for function over form. We are creating a new embodiment for intelligence, designed from first principles to build the future physical economy, on and off-world. The Role At GRAM, we believe that operational excellence is a core strategic advantage. Our ability to execute on an ambitious, multi-decade mission depends on a world-class foundation of operational and business systems. This role is for the leaders who build the machine that builds the machine, creating an environment where our scientists and engineers can do their best work. You are a builder of companies, not just products. You will be responsible for creating the scalable, efficient, and robust systems that enable our team to move faster and achieve more. This is an opportunity to design a company's operating system from first principles, ensuring that our physical lab, our supply chain, and our business functions are as thoughtfully engineered as our robots. Key Responsibilities: • Act as the primary technical interface for our most strategic customers, embedding on-site to ensure the successful deployment and operation of our robotic systems., • Solve complex, real-world engineering challenges at the intersection of our technology and the customer's operational environment., • Become a deep expert in the customer's business, identifying new opportunities where our platform can provide overwhelming value., • Translate customer needs and field data into actionable insights and requirements for our core R&D teams, serving as the "voice of the customer." You are a first-principles thinker who is energized by solving problems that have no playbook. You are drawn to ambitious, long-term missions and want to build technology that fundamentally changes our physical capabilities. You thrive in a high-agency environment where you are given the ownership and resources to tackle core challenges. Basic Qualifications: • BS or MS in an engineering discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science) or a related technical field., • 3+ years of experience in a client-facing technical role, such as field engineering, solutions architecture, or technical consulting., • Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug complex systems that involve both hardware and software., • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders at a customer site., • Experience as a Forward Deployed Engineer at a company like Palantir or Anduril., • A background in robotics or industrial automation., • A proven track record of successfully deploying new technology into challenging, real-world operational environments. This is an on-site role at our research lab in El Segundo, California. We offer significant relocation assistance for exceptional candidates. Interview Process After submitting your application, we review your portfolio and any exceptional work you've shipped. If your application demonstrates the caliber we seek, you'll enter our interview process, which is designed for speed and substance. We aim to complete it within one week from start to finish. Compensation Your total compensation reflects both the significance of early-stage equity and competitive market rates. The following is the general framework for all roles at GRAM. • Company-Wide Base Salary Range: $75,000 - $300,000 USD, calibrated to your impact potential, • Equity: Substantial ownership stake befitting founding team members Why Join? We are an early, focused team of scientists and engineers building the system that builds itself. GRAM is funded by leading investors and long-term visionaries. We operate without bureaucracy. Ownership and leadership flow to those who demonstrate exceptional capability, and every team member works directly on our core technology. We are based in El Segundo, the heart of America's industrial future, focused on solving one of the most important problems of our time.

Job DescriptionRincon Consultants is seeking a Senior Arborist / Urban Forester to serve in a leadership role within our Natural Resources team. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned arboriculture and/or urban forestry professional to shape and lead complex projects across California. You’ll provide strategic guidance to clients on protected tree regulations, field assessments, and mitigation planning—while mentoring staff and ensuring the technical excellence of Rincon’s arborist services. This position includes a mix of office work and fieldwork and may involve periodic travel to project sites. The ideal candidate is confident managing complex urban forestry tasks, writing high-quality reports, and mentoring staff at a senior leadership level. While this role may offer flexible work arrangements that can include a mix of in-office and remote work, our changing business needs will ultimately determine our level of remote-work flexibility. Additionally, to promote in-person collaboration and client teaming, we prioritize hiring those who reside within 50 miles of a Rincon office which currently includes: Carlsbad, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. The ideal candidate will be based in or near our Ventura office. Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities: Technical Work and Project Management • Plan, conduct and review tree surveys, appraisals, and tree protection/replacement plans for CEQA and ordinance compliance., • Oversee and perform tree risk assessments following ISA and industry standards., • Lead and monitor oak and mitigation tree planting efforts, including reporting and compliance documentation., • Prepare and implement Urban Forest Management Plans (UFMPs) and support clients with tree policy and ordinance development, interpretation, and policy/compliance guidance., • Perform tree impact analyses, pest and disease identification, sampling, and provide treatment recommendations., • Manage field teams conducting GIS- and GPS-based tree inventories, using platforms like ArborPro, iTree, and ArcGIS., • Coordinate with local and state agency staff, city/county arborists, contractors, tree commissions, advisory boards, and clients to guide project implementation and approvals., • Provide technical oversight on tree-related deliverables prepared by Rincon’s urban forestry staff and arborists as well as peer reviews., • Manage moderate to complex, large-sized projects., • Coordinate scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables while ensuring high-quality execution.Business Development and Leadership, • Lead urban forestry business development efforts, including proposal preparation and client outreach., • Provide strategic guidance on community education and engagement for urban forestry., • Integrate urban forestry into sustainability and resilience planning efforts (e.g., climate adaptation, carbon sequestration, heat mitigation)., • Research and track grant programs and align funding opportunities with urban forestry goals such as canopy expansion, climate resilience, or environmental justice., • Support wildfire resilience services by integrating resilience goals and regulation compliance into urban forestry work., • Align urban forest strategies with parks and open space system planning.This Job Might Be for You If You Have the Following:, • A Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resources, or a related field., • 10+ years of experience in arboriculture, urban forestry, or a related consulting role., • ISA Certified Arborist required; ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) preferred., • Demonstrated experience preparing high-quality tree inventories, UFMPs, risk assessments, and consulting reports., • Familiarity with tree ordinance compliance, CEQA, and mitigation strategy development., • Proficiency in tree data collection tools, GIS applications, and strong technical writing skills., • Ability to lead teams in the field and office, coordinate with external stakeholders, and manage competing priorities across multiple projects., • Qualifications/Certifications, • ISA Certified Arborist (current license required), • ISA Board Certified Master Arborist (desired), • ISA Certified Arborist Utility Specialist (desired), • ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (current qualification required) Rincon Consultants is an award-winning leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California and is recognized as a ‘Best Environmental Services Firm to Work For’ by the Zweig Group. We partner with clients in sectors such as transportation, energy and infrastructure, sustainability, climate change, oil and gas, water, commercial, private development, and government. Our 500+ associates in 13 offices located in Northern, Central, and Southern California are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose. The base salary range for this full-time position is $118,000–$148,000, plus a generous benefits program. At Rincon, our salary ranges are based on market median of similar jobs, according to third party salary benchmark surveys. The base pay that is actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We are proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package, providing our valued employees with many benefits to enhance their well-being and financial security. Our health benefits include a range of options such as HMO, PPO, HDHP, and Health Savings Account choices, ensuring you have the flexibility to select the plan that best suits your needs. Additionally, you can enjoy peace of mind with employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, as well as dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. We prioritize your well-being by offering three weeks of vacation accrual in the first year, paid sick leave, and paid holidays, ensuring you have ample time off to rejuvenate. Planning for your future is made easier through our 401(k) / Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and bonus opportunities. Beyond the essentials, Rincon recognizes the importance of personal and professional growth, that's why we provide opportunities for professional development and mentoring. Our commitment extends to the community through Volunteer Pay for a Day, reinforcing the values of social responsibility. Moreover, we go the extra mile with additional perks like Flexible Spending & Dependent Care, Supplemental life insurance, Legal Shield, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance, and much more. Check out more details on our Rincon Consultants webpage here! Individuals offered employment must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of employment. Additionally, those hired who may be assigned to federal projects will be subject to further drug testing, including screening for cannabinoids (THC/marijuana), in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and other applicable federal regulations, which take precedence over California state and local laws. Rincon Consultants, Inc does not accept unsolicited applicant/candidate resumes from search firm recruiters and/or temporary agencies that do not have a signed contract and specified work order with Rincon Consultants. Further, such resumes received will be deemed the sole property of Rincon Consultants and no fees will be paid in the event Rincon Consultants subsequently hires such individual. Rincon Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Powered by JazzHR fTT0NLK9Mx