Robotics System Engineer

Field AI

Robotics System Engineer at FieldAI, focused on creating risk-aware AI systems and hardware deployments in the robotics sector. Work with a team to translate engineering goals into system-level requirements.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeIrvine • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $170,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate product goals, field learnings, and engineering assumptions into system-level, subsystem-level, interface, and platform requirements
Identify ambiguous, incomplete, or difficult-to-validate requirements and improve clarity and traceability
Develop system-level understanding of autonomy software, robotic platforms, operational constraints, and release workflows
Define interface expectations across autonomy software, sensors, compute, and platform behavior
Improve cross-component alignment and reduce integration risk through clearer ownership and interface definitions
Establish validation criteria, release readiness expectations, and measurable acceptance thresholds
Map requirements to validation methods, metrics, scenarios, and release evidence
Review field and integration learnings to identify recurring system-level issues and convert them into reusable validation cases or requirement updates
Partner cross-functionally with Autonomy, Robotics, Hardware, Simulation, Infrastructure, and Field teams to drive alignment on system behavior and release readiness

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in robotics, autonomy, autonomous vehicles, mobile robots, humanoids, industrial robotics, or complex cyber-physical systems
Strong understanding of autonomy systems including perception, localization, planning, controls, sensors, compute, and platform integration
Experience defining system-level requirements, interfaces, validation criteria, or integration expectations for robotic or autonomous systems
Ability to translate engineering knowledge and field behavior into measurable requirements and release criteria
Strong systems thinking across software, hardware, operations, and deployment environments
Experience working cross-functionally with engineering teams and technical stakeholders
Strong written communication skills for requirements, interface definitions, architecture notes, and technical reviews.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Construction Field AI is a technology company focused on pioneering robotic AI and autonomy. The company develops Field Foundation Models (FFMs) that enable robots to operate autonomously in unpredictable and complex environments without the reliance on GPS or pre-defined paths. With its advanced AI solutions, Field AI is transforming various industries by enhancing operational efficiency, safety, and precision in real-world applications, particularly in sectors such as construction, oil and gas, and federal safety. Robotics System Engineer 🔥 47 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Irvine – Hybrid 💵 $170k - $190k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🔴 Lead ⚙️ Systems Engineer Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Translate product goals, field learnings, and engineering assumptions into system-level, subsystem-level, interface, and platform requirements
Identify ambiguous, incomplete, or difficult-to-validate requirements and improve clarity and traceability
Develop system-level understanding of autonomy software, robotic platforms, operational constraints, and release workflows
Define interface expectations across autonomy software, sensors, compute, and platform behavior
Improve cross-component alignment and reduce integration risk through clearer ownership and interface definitions
Establish validation criteria, release readiness expectations, and measurable acceptance thresholds
Map requirements to validation methods, metrics, scenarios, and release evidence
Review field and integration learnings to identify recurring system-level issues and convert them into reusable validation cases or requirement updates
Partner cross-functionally with Autonomy, Robotics, Hardware, Simulation, Infrastructure, and Field teams to drive alignment on system behavior and release readiness 🎯 Requirements
8+ years of experience in robotics, autonomy, autonomous vehicles, mobile robots, humanoids, industrial robotics, or complex cyber-physical systems
Strong understanding of autonomy systems including perception, localization, planning, controls, sensors, compute, and platform integration
Experience defining system-level requirements, interfaces, validation criteria, or integration expectations for robotic or autonomous systems
Ability to translate engineering knowledge and field behavior into measurable requirements and release criteria
Strong systems thinking across software, hardware, operations, and deployment environments
Experience working cross-functionally with engineering teams and technical stakeholders
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Hard Skills & Tools

system-level requirementsinterface definitionsvalidation criteriaintegration expectationsautonomy softwarerobotic platformsperceptionlocalizationplanningcontrols

Soft Skills

systems thinkingcross-functional collaborationstrong written communication