Sensor Systems Engineer, Autonomous Vehicles - Federal
Field Ai · Irvine, CA
Posted about 2 months ago · $100,000-$240,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 55 days Field Ai's roles stay open a median of 55 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 13% of Field Ai's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Field Ai
- high 101 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
- 2026-09-28
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About this role
As a Sensor Systems Engineer at FieldAI, you will design, integrate, and validate sensing systems for autonomous robotic platforms, focusing on sensors like LiDAR, depth cameras, and IMUs. Your role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure sensors deliver accurate data in real-world conditions, conducting performance evaluations, calibrations, and supporting production processes. This position is fully onsite in Irvine, CA, and requires U.S. Person eligibility due to federal project involvement.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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What you need
- B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Physics, or a related field
- Hands-on work with perception sensors such as LiDAR, depth cameras, IMUs, GPS
- Cross-functional collaboration experience across electrical, mechanical, and software teams
- Strong foundation in optics, signal processing, and electromagnetic wave propagation
- Hands-on testing, calibration, and debugging skills
- Experience with communication protocols such as USB, Ethernet, GMSL, CAN, I2C, and CSI
Nice to have
- Experience taking systems from prototype to large scale production
- Experience developing systems for harsh field environments
- Experience working on robotics deployed in real world settings such as autonomous vehicles, drones, or ruggedized robots
- Fluency across software, electrical, and mechanical systems
- Knowledge of autonomy stacks used in robotics and how sensor performance impacts autonomy algorithms
What you get
- Salary range of $100,000-$240,000 based on experience and qualifications
- Full benefits
- Equity
- Generous time off
- Flexible working hours
Worth weighing
- This position requires U.S. Person eligibility due to federal project involvement.
- The role is fully onsite, which may not suit remote work preferences.
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Listed by Field Ai on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-28. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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