Stacked Farm: Redefining the Future of Vertical Farming

Ready to revolutionize the future of agriculture? Stacked Farm is leading the charge in automated indoor vertical farming, driven by innovation, efficiency and sustainability. With proprietary automation, we’ve transformed how leafy greens are planted and harvested—faster, cleaner and greener than ever before.

Recognized as Australia’s most innovative company in 2025 by The Australian Financial Review, we’re now bringing our groundbreaking model and premium-quality produce to the U.S. As we scale rapidly with new farms and state-of-the-art products, we’re reshaping the AgTech industry.

Why We’re Different

At Stacked Farm, we’ve tackled the challenges that have hindered others in the industry. Our advanced technology, proprietary designs and proven methodologies deliver a scalable, efficient model that sets a new benchmark for success in vertical farming.

With strong backing from leading investors in both Australia and the U.S., our vision is reinforced by the confidence and long-term commitment of some of the most respected names in the industry.

Why Join Stacked Farm?

Joining Stacked Farm means more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to innovate, grow and make a lasting impact. Here’s why you’ll thrive with us:

• Shape the Future: Contribute to a fast-growing company solving agriculture’s biggest challenges.
• Long-Term Stability: Work within a proven, well-funded model supported by global expertise.
• Collaborative Innovation: Be part of a team where your ideas matter, collaboration drives success and creativity flourishes.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive benefits that rival those offered by top global tech companies, including a 5% employer 401(k) contribution, 100% employer-paid medical, optical and dental insurance for employees, and 50% employer contributions toward medical, optical and dental coverage for direct family members, 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, 2 weeks of paid vacation leave and 5 days sick leave, accrued annually (with no cap), available for use as it accrues—no need to wait 12 months.
• Sustainability at Heart: Help us transform food production for a better, more sustainable future.

At Stacked Farm, we’re cultivating more than just crops—we’re building a community of innovators, problem-solvers and changemakers. Join us in shaping the future of food production. Together, we grow where innovation thrives.

Location

This position is located at our U.S. headquarters in the heart of Los Angeles. Join top professionals in a collaborative office environment, working on-site five days a week Monday - Friday.

Purpose

Reporting to the Chief Electrical Engineer, you will refine and optimize existing electrical designs to align with U.S. standards while designing new electrical control systems for fully automated indoor vertical farms. This role focuses on large-scale automation equipment and power distribution projects, requiring an individual capable of working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will be responsible for testing and refining electrical designs, managing projects to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery and learning new skills to adapt to the evolving demands of vertical farming technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering expertise in machine design for food processing facilities.
• Producing UL508A compliant control panel designs.
• Specification and selection of standard and hygienic electrical equipment including motors and instrumentation.
• Apply project management techniques to ensure electrical designs meet schedule, budget and quality standards.
• Create and modify electrical drawing sets, including:
• Schematics
• Cabinet layouts
• Network topology diagrams
• Prepare design documentation and calculations for:
• Motor sizing, machine load calculations, cable sizing and earthing and protection schemes.
• Machine technical specifications and operation and maintenance manuals.
• Create commissioning plans, test sheets, checklists and schedules.
• Work with installation and commissioning teams to ensure machine builds and handover are coordinated.
• Perform on-site commissioning and provide remote commissioning support for internal and external teams.

Required Qualities

• Personal and professional integrity.
• Sound independent judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail.
• Genuine interest in the organization’s mission and goals.
• High-level interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.E.E.) in Electrical Engineering or Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (B.E.E.) from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 3-5+ years of electrical engineering experience with a focus on machine design and industrial control panel build, preferably in automation, robotics, or food processing environments.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and the ability to independently develop drawing packages.
• Competence in low-voltage (LV) design, switchgear selection and control systems.
• Experience in project planning and document management.
• Hands-on experience with machine design, panel layouts and harness design.
• Willingness to travel interstate to support installations and operational needs.
• Extensive knowledge of:
• U.S. state-specific (California/Nevada) wiring rules and relevant standards.
• UL 508A
• NFPA 79 and the NEC
• UL 508A certification highly regarded
• Experience with OSHA/ANSI/IEC standards for Functional Safety & Machine Safety highly regarded
• Previous experience in food processing facilities is highly regarded.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are your Proficient in Autocad Electrical?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Licensure Professional Engineer in California and Nevada (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• West Hollywood, CA (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• West Hollywood, CA: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person