2.13 Robotics Hardware Engineer – Electrical Systems

Field AI is 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.

Hardware Team :

The Hardware Team at Field AI develops perception and compute payloads that power autonomous robotics systems in complex real world environments. Our work spans the full hardware stack designing and integrating sensing systems (LiDAR, camera, TOF, IMU, GPS), embedded compute (CPUs, GPUs, microcontrollers, Linux, ROS), electrical systems (power distribution, communication), and mechanical components (structures, thermal regulation, ingress protection). The team focuses on both development (research, design, prototyping, testing) and operations (production, testing, QA, debugging). We’re a small, fast-moving team, and we care deeply about improving : 1) core capabilities, 2) system reliability, 3) system scalability. As a growing team we are also building operational systems and procedures from the ground up.

Electrical Systems Role :

As an Electrical Engineer on the Hardware Team at Field AI, you will contribute to the design and implementation of electrical systems that enable power and communications across the sense and compute packages. Your work will span across power systems, wire harnesses, PCB design, and communications networks with the goal of ensuring our systems are electrically robust, safe, and scalable. Responsibilities may span the full lifecycle from electrical CAD through production to field support. You will collaborate closely with the mechanical, sensor, and compute teams to build tightly integrated solutions ready for deployment in challenging field environments. Additionally, while your focus will be on electrical systems you will likely contribute across all hardware domains.

What You Will Get To Do

• 1. Electrical System Design
• Power Architecture : Design regulated power systems including voltage rails, DC / DC converters, switches, fuses, and grounding schemes.
• Wire Harness Design : Design and document robust wire harnesses for power and data lines, including shielding, strain relief, and standard connectors.
• PCB Design : Create PCBs for power distribution, protocol bridging, and embedded control.
• Networking & Communication : Architect wired and wireless communication systems (Ethernet, USB, CAN, I2C, WiFi, 5G).
• Budgets & Tolerances : Maintain system-level power and bandwidth budgets. Ensure electrical tolerance to noise, EMI, and vibration.
• 2. Electrical System Implementation
• CAD & Schematics : Create PCB schematics, harness diagrams, pinouts, and complete PCB BOMs using tools like KiCAD or Altium.
• Calculations : Conduct electrical calculations including current draw, peak power, signal integrity, and fault analysis.
• Design for Field Conditions : Engineer for EMI / EMC robustness, thermal resilience, and fault isolation under field operating conditions.
• Testing : Conduct power validation (noise, load, transients), communication tests (bandwidth, latency), and EMI evaluation.
• Integration : Collaborate with sensor, compute, and mechanical teams to ensure end-to-end system compatibility and robustness.
• Documentation & Budgets : Maintain PCB schematics and systems level wiring diagrams. Manage system-level power and data bandwidth budgets.
• 3. Electrical System Production & Servicing
• Build : Work with vendors and contract manufacturers to procure PCBs and harnesses. Develop QA checks for incoming units.
• Debug : Investigate system faults using logs, oscilloscopes, analyzers, and power monitors.
• Support : Provide hands-on support during integration, deployment, and servicing in the field.

What You Have

What Will Set You Apart

Compensation and Benefits

Our salary range is generous ($70,000 - $200,000 annual), but we take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining final salary; base pay offered may vary considerably depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Also, while we enjoy being together on-site, we are open to exploring a hybrid or remote option.

Why Join Field AI?

We are solving one of the world’s most complex challenges : deploying robots in unstructured, previously unknown environments. Our Field Foundational Models™ set a new standard in perception, planning, localization, and manipulation, ensuring our approach is explainable and safe for deployment.

You will have the opportunity to work with a world-class team that thrives on creativity, resilience, and bold thinking. With a decade-long track record of deploying solutions in the field , winning DARPA challenge segments, and bringing expertise from organizations like DeepMind, NASA JPL, Boston Dynamics, NVIDIA, Amazon, Tesla Autopilot, Cruise Self-Driving, Zoox, Toyota Research Institute, and SpaceX, we are set to achieve our ambitious goals.

Be Part of the Next Robotics Revolution

To tackle such ambitious challenges, we need a team as unique as our vision — innovators who go beyond conventional methods and are eager to tackle tough, uncharted questions. We’re seeking individuals who challenge the status quo, dive into uncharted territory, and bring interdisciplinary expertise. Our team requires not only top AI talent but also exceptional software developers, engineers, product designers, field deployment experts, and communicators.

We are headquartered in always-sunny Mission Viejo (Irvine adjacent), Southern California and have US based and global teammates.

Join us, shape the future, and be part of a fun, close-knit team on an exciting journey!

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, martial status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

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