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Robotics Engineer: Planning and Controls

Field AI
Mission Viejo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2025

Field AI is among the select startups making robots a reality. We are a deep-tech robotics company shaping the future of embodied AI. Our intelligent brains operate across legged, wheeled, and humanoid robots. We blend commercial applications with groundbreaking research, fostering a dynamic environment that pushes the boundaries of robotics.

Are you passionate about robotics and software engineering? Do you thrive on creating robust algorithms and deploying cutting-edge autonomous systems in real-world scenarios? We are looking for a Robotics Engineer : Planning and Controls to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will design, develop, and implement state-of-the-art planning and control algorithms, ensuring our robots navigate and perform tasks seamlessly in challenging environments. This is your chance to shape the future of robotics and work alongside a team that values innovation, hands-on expertise, and impact-driven results. If you're a software-savvy robotics enthusiast eager to take on exciting challenges and make a tangible difference, this is the opportunity for you!

What You'll Get To Do :

1. Algorithm Development

  • Design and implement planning algorithms for autonomous robots, including path planning, trajectory optimization, and task scheduling.
  • Develop robust control systems to ensure precise and reliable robot motion in dynamic environments.

2. Software Integration and Testing

  • Work extensively with ROS (Robot Operating System) to develop, test, and integrate software modules.
  • Conduct simulations and field tests to validate performance and optimize system behavior.
  • 3. Hands-On Robotics Deployment

  • Collaborate with hardware teams to ensure seamless software-hardware integration.
  • Travel to customer sites to deploy, calibrate, and fine-tune robotic systems in diverse and challenging real-world conditions.
  • 4. Cross-Team Collaboration

  • Work closely with other engineering teams to align development efforts and achieve cohesive system performance.
  • Communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders to explain robotic capabilities and project progress.
  • What You Have

  • Proficiency in ROS (Robot Operating System) : Experience developing and integrating robotic software solutions.
  • Hands-On Robotics Experience : Practical experience working with autonomous robotic systems, including testing and deployment in the field.
  • Strong Programming Skills : Proficiency in Python and C for algorithm development and system integration. Experience with GPU programming (CUDA C , PyTorch) a plus.
  • Understanding of Planning and Controls : Solid knowledge of path planning, control theory, and trajectory optimization.
  • Ability and availability to travel : Ability and eagerness to travel to customer sites for deployments, testing, and troubleshooting (up to 30% travel).
  • Excellent Communication Skills : Ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
  • What Will Set You Apart

  • Experience with real-time systems or robotics middleware.
  • Familiarity with sensor integration and perception algorithms.
  • Knowledge of machine learning techniques applied to robotics.
  • Exposure to industrial robotics applications in sectors like construction, mining, or manufacturing.
  • Experience working in harsh or outdoor environments.
  • Experience working with humanoid or legged robots.
  • Advanced degree (Bachelors, Master's) in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Understanding of safety standards and compliance in robotics.
  • Our salary range is generous ($70,000 - $300,000 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.

    Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing these goals, with leadership and staff comprised of team members who have won back to back segments of the DARPA SubTerranean and DARPA RACER challenges and experts from NASA JPL, DeepMind, SpaceX, Boston Dynamics, Cruise, and Zoox, with educational roots at Stanford, CMU, MIT, and Georgia Tech.

    Be Part of the Next Robotics Revolution

    If you're a highly adaptable, resilient individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and aims to achieve big goals, Field AI is your next home. We're looking for talented individuals who are ready to take on challenges and make a tangible impact in the world of embodied AI. Join us, shape the future, and be part of a fun, close-knit team on an exciting journey!

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