Field AI

Federal

RobotAutonomyEngineer-Federal

$70–120k Irvine, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
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The Brief

“Robot Autonomy Engineer-Federal at Field AI. Skills: Robot autonomy, Field deployment, Systems integration. Lead end-to-end deployment of autonomous systems. Configure, test, and operate systems under real-world conditions”

Industry & Context.

Federal
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting; Debugging; Problem-solving

Eligibility Requirements

Willingness to travel, Work on-site with customers, U. S. Person eligibility

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Master's degree or higher in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field, 2-3 years of experience in software engineering, 2-3 years of experience in systems integration in Field Robotics industry, Experience in field deployment of complex technical systems, Proficiency in Python, Proficiency in C++, Proficiency in Git, Proficiency in ROS, Familiarity with Linux-based systems, Familiarity with containerization, Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, Troubleshooting and debugging skills across software, hardware, and networking layers, Self-starter mindset, Ability to thrive in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments, U. S. Person eligibility

Nice to Have

Experience deploying, operating, or maintaining mission-critical systems in real-world environments, Experience using Jira or Wrike or Confluence or other program management software tools, Ability to work directly with customers in high-stakes, fast-paced settings, Translate customer needs into technical solutions, Excellent communication skills, Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users, Willingness to travel and work on-site with customers as needed

What You'll Do.

Lead end-to-end deployment of autonomous systems

and operate systems under real-world conditions

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues

Gather and analyze field feedback

Identify areas for improvement

Drive enhancements into the core system

Implement monitoring and diagnostic tools

Partner with customer teams to train operators

Support operators in achieving operational readiness

Translate complex technical concepts into clear workflows

Act as a trusted advisor

Accelerate adoption and long-term value realization

Serve as the voice of the customer

Bring field insights back to engineering and product

Collaborate across software

and AI research groups

Deliver integrated solutions

Contribute to building scalable deployment practices

Contribute to building playbooks for future rollouts

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration; Customer teams; Internal teams; Software teams; Hardware teams; AI research groups

Communication Scope

Explain technical concepts

Process & Methodology

Program management software

Full Job Description

## Description Who are We? Field AIis transforming how robots interact with the real world. We are building risk-aware, reliable, and field-ready AI systems that address the most complex challenges in robotics, unlocking the full potential of embodied intelligence. We go beyond typical data-driven approaches or pure transformer-based architectures, and are charting a new course, with already-globally-deployed solutions delivering real-world results and rapidly improving models through real-field applications. Learn more at https://fieldai.com. About the Job At FieldAI, we build autonomous robotic systems that operate in demanding, real-world environments where tight integration between hardware and software is critical. We’re looking for a Robot Autonomy Engineer to support testing, deployment, and integration of wheeled robotic platforms across both federal and commercial programs As a Robot Autonomy Engineer at Field AI, you’ll be at the forefront of bringing our autonomous systems to life in the real world, owning deployment, integration, and ongoing performance in the field. This role is equal parts engineering and problem-solving. You’ll work hands-on with both customers and our internal teams to ensure successful operations, rapidly incorporate field feedback to improve reliability and performance, and drive adoption so our systems become mission-critical from day one. If you thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments and want to see your work directly enable the future of autonomy, this is the role where you’ll make it happen. What You’ll Get To Do 1. Field Deployment & Operations Lead the end-to-end deployment of autonomous systems in customer environments.Ensure systems are configured, tested, and operational under real-world conditions.Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly to maintain uptime and mission success. 2. System Reliability & Performance Gather and analyze field feedback to identify areas for improvement.Work closely with product

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