Field AI
Robotics
TechnicalProgramManager-HardwareSystems
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“Technical Program Manager - Hardware Systems at Field AI. Skills: Program Management, Hardware Systems, Robotics, Cross-functional Team Coordination, Risk Management, Communication. Support program timelines, milestones, and deliverables across hardware development efforts. Track progress against plans, identify gaps, and help drive teams toward execution”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure alignment across hardware, software, and operations; Ensure teams stay on track; Ensure strategic alignment across teams; Ensure follow-through across teams; Drive decisions; Escalate issues early; Ensure transparency around program status and challenges; Deliver clear, concise updates; Support executive-level reporting; Support prototype builds and development cycles; Develop and maintain a resilient supply chain
Industry & Context.
Resolve blockers by connecting the right stakeholders and driving decisions; Identify program risks and escalate issues early with clear communication; Support mitigation planning with engineering teams; Analytical capabilities
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field, 1–6 years of experience in program management, engineering, operations, or related roles, Demonstrated experience tracking project activities and deliverables, analytical capabilities, with experience tracking KPIs, Using tools such as Jira, Experience facilitating alignment between XF teams both internally and externally, Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, ambiguous, and high‑growth startup environment, Basic technical understanding of hardware systems or engineering workflows
Nice to Have
Experience working on hardware or robotics programs, Familiarity with product development lifecycles or NPI processes, Experience driving alignment for validation/qualification requirements for prototype development or changes to existing products, Technical ability to engage with electrical, mechanical, sensing and compute teams and understand system-level trade-offs, Experience in scaling hardware systems from prototype to production, MS technical degree, PMP certification
What You'll Do.
Support program timelines
and deliverables across hardware development efforts
Track progress against plans
and help drive teams toward execution
Assist in building and maintaining program schedules and development roadmaps
Coordinate efforts within the hardware across electrical
and embedded systems to ensure alignment
Organize design reviews (PDR/CDR) to ensure teams stay on track
Ensure strategic alignment across teams including engineering
and ensure follow-through across teams
Resolve blockers by connecting the right stakeholders and driving decisions
Identify program risks and escalate issues early with clear communication
Maintain risk trackers and support mitigation planning with engineering teams
Help ensure transparency around program status and challenges
concise updates on program status
Communicate effectively with stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization
Support executive-level reporting with structured
Support prototype builds and development cycles by coordinating schedules and resources
Assist with tracking component readiness
Develop and maintain a resilient supply chain by evaluating vendor options
coordinating with suppliers
and working with contract manufacturers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with cross-functional teams to track progress, manage schedules, identify risks, and ensure alignment across hardware, software, and operations; Coordinate efforts within the hardware across electrical, mechanical, and embedded systems to ensure alignment; Ensure strategic alignment across teams including engineering, field ops, product, and business; Facilitate meetings, track action items, and ensure follow-through across teams; Resolve blockers by connecting the right stakeholders and driving decisions; Support mitigation planning with engineering teams; Communicate effectively with stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization; Coordinate schedules and resources for prototype builds and development cycles; Coordinate with suppliers; Work with contract manufacturers; Engage with electrical, mechanical, sensing and compute teams
Communication Scope
Clear, concise updates on program status, risks, and key decisions; Effective communication with stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization; Structured, data-driven insights for executive reporting; Facilitating alignment between XF teams both internally and externally
Process & Methodology
Program Planning, Timeline Management, Milestone Management, Deliverable Management, Progress Tracking, Roadmap Development, Risk Identification, Issue Management, Mitigation Planning, Status Reporting, Stakeholder Communication, Executive Reporting, Build Coordination, Progress Monitoring, Supply Chain Management
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 Hardware Team: The Hardware Team at Field AI develops perception and compute payloads that power autonomous robotics systems in complex real-world environments. We work across sensing systems, embedded compute, electrical systems, and mechanical integration, owning the full lifecycle from development through production and field deployment. Role Overview We are seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to support the planning, execution, and delivery of hardware programs across our robotics platforms. The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically sound, and eager to operate at the intersection of engineering, operations, and product development. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to track progress, manage schedules, identify risks, and ensure alignment across hardware, software, and operations. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. What You’ll Get To Do 1. Program Planning & Execution Timeline Management: Support program timelines, milestones, and deliverables across hardware development efforts. Progress Tracking: Track progress against plans, identify gaps, and help drive teams toward execution. Roadmap Development: Assist in building and maintaining program schedules and development roadmaps. 2. Cross-Functional Coordination Engineering Team Coordination: Coordinate efforts within the hardware a
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