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Senior Autonomy Engineer - Federal

Field Ai · Irvine, CA

Posted about 2 months ago

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This role has been open
65 days
Field Ai's roles stay open a median of 65 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
13% of Field Ai's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Field Ai
high
109 stale, 1 reposted of 134 open
Hiring momentum
172 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

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About this role

As a Senior Autonomy Engineer at Field AI, you will lead the deployment and integration of autonomous robotic systems in real-world environments, ensuring they operate effectively and efficiently. Your role involves troubleshooting technical issues, gathering field feedback for system improvements, and collaborating with customers and internal teams to drive adoption and enhance performance. This position requires a mix of engineering skills and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced, mission-critical setting.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • PhD degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or MS degree with 2+ years of experience, or BS degree with 4+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience in field deployment of complex technical systems
  • Proficiency in Python, C++, Git, ROS/ROS2
  • Familiarity with Linux-based systems, containerization, and cloud infrastructure
  • Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across software, hardware, and networking layers
  • Self-starter mindset with the ability to thrive in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments

Nice to have

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

Worth weighing

  • Position requires U.S. Person eligibility due to government projects
  • No specific salary or benefits mentioned in the posting
  • Role involves significant customer interaction and on-site work, which may require travel

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Listed by Field Ai on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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