Robotics Software Engineer - Mapping at FieldAI | Irvine, CA

FieldAI is at the forefront of embodied AI, integrating cutting-edge technology with real-world robotics, sensors, and deployments in our Irvine office. Situated in the vibrant robotics ecosystem of Southern California, we create risk-aware and reliable AI systems designed for field applications. If you are eager to see your work come to life through hardware testing and real-world deployments, our team in Irvine is the ideal environment. We employ advanced engineering techniques and learning systems, surpassing traditional data-driven methods, to continuously enhance the performance of our globally deployed robots.We are seeking a Robotics Software Engineer specializing in Mapping to innovate and implement advanced perception and 3D mapping systems at FieldAI. This hands-on position involves direct interaction with physical robots, sensors, and diverse field environments, making it a truly immersive role.As part of our dynamic Irvine team, you will be instrumental in developing scalable, production-ready point cloud and mapping pipelines that drive customer outcomes and support our globally deployed robotic systems.You will oversee the end-to-end process from data capture to documentation, including integrating laser scanners, validating mapping performance in realistic scenarios, and enhancing the reliability of our systems through meticulous engineering practices.

FieldAI develops AI systems built for reliability and risk-awareness in real-world robotics and sensor deployments. The team, based in Irvine, California, focuses on solving practical challenges in robotics by combining strong engineering with adaptive learning systems. Their products are tested and improved through ongoing use in the field. Role overview The Senior Product Designer will set the design direction for FieldAI’s suite of robotics products. This role involves shaping user experiences that make advanced robotics accessible and valuable for customers. The work extends beyond visuals, touching on how users interact with autonomous robots and extract meaningful insights from the platform. What you will do Establish and evolve the visual and interaction design language across all FieldAI products Design seamless workflows for customers managing fleets of autonomous robots Apply strategic design thinking to ensure each user touchpoint expresses FieldAI’s identity Work closely with engineering and product teams to deliver solutions tested on real hardware and refined through field deployment Help define how users engage with robots and access critical operational insights Location This position is located in Irvine, CA. More information about FieldAI’s work and mission can be found at www.fieldai.com.

FieldAI is leading the charge in the integration of embodied AI with real-world robotics. Our Irvine team operates at the forefront of Southern California’s robotics hub, developing innovative AI systems that are risk-aware, reliable, and field-ready. We tackle complex challenges in robotics, maximizing the potential of embodied intelligence. If you are passionate about seeing your work implemented in real hardware and refined through field testing, FieldAI Irvine is your ideal workplace. We exceed traditional data-driven methods and transformer-only architectures by merging robust engineering with machine learning systems that are already making a tangible impact in the field.As a 3D Machine Learning Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, training, and maintaining advanced 3D and multimodal machine learning models. Your primary focus will be processing reality capture data, including 3D point clouds, 360-degree images, and RGBD frames. Your contributions will enhance automated progress tracking, deviation analysis, and semantic scene comprehension on construction sites. You will work collaboratively with software, autonomy, and product teams to ensure the seamless integration of these AI models into our production workflows.

Field AI is revolutionizing the interaction of robots with the physical world. We are developing advanced AI systems that are both risk-aware and reliable, designed specifically for real-world applications. Our solutions tackle the most intricate challenges in the field of robotics, harnessing the vast potential of embodied intelligence. Our innovative approach transcends standard data-driven methodologies and purely transformer-based models, leading us to establish a unique path in AI deployment. With solutions already in use around the globe, we are continuously enhancing our models via real-world applications.We are seeking a Software Engineer, Product to spearhead the development and management of customer-centric products at the convergence of embodied AI, robotics, and real-time data. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our AI, robotics, product, and commercial teams to transform complex data gathered from construction sites into intuitive, impactful software utilized globally on active job sites.This is a hands-on position ideal for engineers who thrive on delivering tangible products, engaging directly with customers, and witnessing their innovations in action beyond laboratory settings.

Join field-ai as a Senior Robotics Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in advancing our cutting-edge robotics technologies. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing innovative robotic systems that solve real-world problems. If you are passionate about robotics and eager to contribute to groundbreaking projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Field AI is revolutionizing the way robots engage with the physical environment. We are developing reliable, risk-aware AI systems tailored for complex robotic challenges, thereby unlocking the potential of embodied intelligence. Unlike conventional data-driven methods or solely transformer-based models, our innovative approach has already yielded globally deployed solutions that provide tangible results and enhance models through real-world applications.Robotics AI Engineer – Calibration, Localization, and MappingLocation: Irvine, CAAbout Field AIAt Field AI, we lead the charge in robotic embodied AI, transforming sectors such as construction, security, mining, and manufacturing. Our autonomous robots function globally, often in challenging conditions, delivering invaluable insights to our clients. Whether it's tracking construction progress, ensuring compliance with safety standards, or performing predictive maintenance, Field AI is at the forefront of technological advancement that creates significant impact.Discover more at https://fieldai.com.About the PositionField AI is on the lookout for enthusiastic scientists and engineers eager to contribute to the advancement of sophisticated geometric robot perception algorithms. As a key member of our Calibration, Localization, and Mapping (CLAM) team, you will collaborate with a group of focused professionals in a dynamic environment to produce production-grade code within our calibration, localization, and mapping subsystems. You will engage with various sensing modalities and enhance our calibration pipeline or create environment-agnostic localization and mapping algorithms for our autonomy modules. The specific projects you will undertake will align with your skill set and interests. Ideal candidates will possess a robust theoretical foundation in modern calibration, localization, and mapping algorithms, coupled with the practical ability to deliver high-quality, maintainable code in a fast-paced, focused team setting.

Position Overview: Robotics Software Engineer – Integration SpecialistAt Field AI, we are pioneering the future of autonomous technology, crafting innovative robotic systems designed to excel in real-world environments. Our mission is to create intelligent and adaptable robots that thrive beyond the confines of simulation, tackling challenges in unpredictable settings.As a Robotics Software Engineer – Integration Specialist, you will be instrumental in integrating new robotic platforms into our existing software infrastructure, ensuring they are reliable, controllable, and ready for deployment. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining robot drivers and interfaces that encompass state, sensing, actuation, and control, all while enhancing the performance and responsiveness of our robots across various platforms.This role is pivotal, sitting at the crossroads of robotics software, control systems, and systems integration. You will collaborate closely with both hardware and software platform teams to successfully launch new robotic systems, improve current integrations, and ensure robust performance in both laboratory and field environments.If you have a passion for working directly with advanced robotics, enjoy solving complex integration challenges, and aim to convert sophisticated hardware into dependable and high-performing systems, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join us at Field AI.

Field AI is revolutionizing the interaction between robots and the real world. We are developing risk-aware, dependable AI systems that tackle the most intricate challenges in robotics, thereby unleashing the immense potential of embodied intelligence. Our approach transcends conventional data-driven techniques and purely transformer-based architectures, forging a novel path with globally-deployed solutions that yield tangible results and enhance models through practical applications in the field.Hardware Team: The Hardware Team at Field AI is engaged in crafting perception and computational payloads that empower autonomous robotics systems to thrive in demanding real-world conditions. Our efforts encompass the entire hardware stack, including designing and integrating sensing systems (LiDAR, cameras, TOF, IMU, GPS), embedded computing (CPUs, GPUs, microcontrollers, Linux, ROS), electrical systems (power distribution, communication), and mechanical components (structures, thermal management, ingress protection). We focus on both development (research, design, prototyping, testing) and operational aspects (production, testing, QA, debugging). As a small, agile team, we are committed to enhancing: 1) core capabilities, 2) system reliability, and 3) system scalability. We are also in the process of establishing operational systems and procedures from the ground up.Mechanical Systems Role: As a Mechanical Engineer within the Hardware Team at Field AI, your contributions will revolve around the design and implementation of mechanical systems that shelter and support sensing and computational platforms in real-world settings. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide array of tasks, from creating ruggedized enclosures to managing thermal performance and ensuring manufacturability, all crucial for guaranteeing system reliability in the field. You will engage in the complete lifecycle of projects, from CAD design to production and field support. Collaboration with electrical, computational, and systems engineers will be vital to develop seamlessly integrated solutions tailored for deployment in challenging environments. While your primary focus will be on mechanical systems, you may also lend your expertise across various hardware domains.

Field AI is at the forefront of revolutionizing robot interactions with the physical world. We are dedicated to developing advanced AI systems that are not only risk-aware and reliable but also field-ready, tackling the most intricate challenges in robotics. Our pioneering approaches go beyond conventional data-driven methods and transformer-based architectures, leading to globally deployed solutions that yield tangible results and continuously enhance our models through real-world applications.We invite enthusiastic innovators to join us in shaping the future of embodied AI in dynamic, unstructured environments. As a Telepresence & Networking Engineer, you will engage in investigating and solving real-world robotics challenges, primarily focusing on autonomous inspection, mobile manipulation, and enhancing human-robot interaction. Your responsibilities will include algorithm development, real-world robot testing, and sharing your findings through publications at leading robotics and AI conferences.

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About UsField AI is revolutionizing the way robots perceive and interact with their environments. Our mission focuses on developing risk-aware, robust, and field-ready AI systems that tackle the most intricate challenges in robotics. By pioneering new methodologies that transcend conventional data-driven strategies and solely transformer-based systems, we are already deploying solutions on a global scale, yielding tangible results and continuously refining our models through real-world applications.Hardware Team:The Hardware Team at Field AI is dedicated to creating perception and computational payloads that empower autonomous robotic systems in intricate real-world settings. Our expertise encompasses the entire hardware spectrum, including the design and integration of sensing technologies (LiDAR, cameras, TOF, IMU, GPS), embedded computing (CPUs, GPUs, microcontrollers, ROS, sensor drivers), electrical systems (power distribution, communication), and mechanical components (structures, thermal management, ingress protection). We prioritize both development (research, design, prototyping, testing) and operations (production, testing, quality assurance, debugging). As a dynamic, agile team, we are committed to enhancing: 1) core capabilities, 2) system reliability, and 3) scalability. We are also in the process of establishing operational systems and procedures from the ground up.Production Engineer Role:In the capacity of a Production Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the complete processes necessary for scaling the production of Field AI’s perception and computational payloads. This includes defining, optimizing, and refining production workflows; collaborating with contract manufacturers; implementing quality assurance and certification protocols; and aiding in the recruitment and development of a growing team of technicians.This position operates at the convergence of manufacturing engineering, systems integration, supply chain management, cost analysis, and operational strategy. You will play a vital role in ensuring that Field AI can scale production reliably and economically while upholding top-tier hardware quality.

Anduril Industries is a pioneering defense technology firm dedicated to enhancing military capabilities for the U.S. and allied forces through cutting-edge technological innovations. Our mission is to revolutionize the defense sector by leveraging the advanced business models and expertise of the most innovative companies of the 21st century. Our systems are driven by Lattice OS, an AI-enhanced operating system designed to transform vast data streams into a real-time, 3D command and control center. As global strategic dynamics evolve, Anduril is steadfast in its commitment to delivering next-generation solutions in autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology, all within a matter of months, not years.ABOUT THE ROLEWe are on the lookout for a talented Firmware Engineer to join our dynamic team in Irvine, CA. The Sentry Firmware team at Anduril is at the forefront of developing the core technology for our Sentry Tower product line. You will collaborate closely with Electrical Engineering to devise hardware and software solutions for some of the most challenging issues our customers face. This role will see you contribute to low-level firmware development for systems operating across land, sea, and air.

Field AI is at the cutting edge of revolutionizing the interaction between robots and the physical world. Our mission is to develop AI systems that are not only reliable and field-ready but also capable of addressing the multifaceted challenges present in robotics. We surpass conventional data-driven methodologies and transformer-based models, paving the way for innovative solutions that are already deployed worldwide, yielding tangible outcomes and continuously refining their capabilities through real-world applications.About the OpportunityAs a Forward Deployed Engineer at Field AI, you will play a pivotal role in actualizing our autonomous systems within real environments. You will take full ownership of deployment, integration, and the ongoing performance of our solutions in the field. This position blends engineering expertise with problem-solving skills, providing an opportunity to collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to ensure seamless operations. You will swiftly integrate field feedback to enhance system reliability and performance, driving adoption from day one, making our solutions integral to mission success. If you excel in dynamic, high-impact settings and aspire to see your contributions directly influencing the future of autonomy, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

At Anduril Industries, we are redefining defense technology with a bold mission: to enhance the military capabilities of the United States and its allies through innovative advancements. By integrating the cutting-edge expertise and business models of the 21st century's most inventive companies into the defense sector, we are transforming traditional military systems. Our systems are driven by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that processes thousands of data streams into a real-time, 3D command and control center. As we navigate an era of strategic competition, Anduril is dedicated to delivering leading-edge solutions in autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology within months, not years.ABOUT THE TEAMThe Sentry Tower Software team is at the forefront of developing robotic systems that deliver exceptional force protection capabilities. Our systems monitor the perimeters of secure areas—land or sea—detecting approaching personnel, vehicles, and vessels. In a world where security personnel are inundated with sensor data, our products utilize advanced sensor fusion and autonomy to present an integrated operational picture through Lattice.Our Product:https://www.anduril.com/land/counter-intrusionABOUT THE JOBWe are seeking a Senior Mechatronics Software Engineer to become a vital member of our rapidly expanding team in Irvine. In this position, you will spearhead software development for both current and next-generation Sentry Tower systems. Your role will involve close collaboration with stakeholders from various Anduril business lines, including Air Defense and Counter Intrusion, ensuring that we prioritize features that enhance user experience in the long run. If you possess a “Whatever It Takes” mindset, we encourage you to apply.WHAT YOU'LL DOLead feature development and deployment for our products, including:Building a Software-in-the-Loop simulator for our Tower productDeveloping an autofocus control system for camerasCreating a distributed over IPC coordinate frame libraryRedesigning Pan-Tilt controls for precise movement of heavy loadsResponsibilities include:Designing, evaluating, and implementing sensor integrations that facilitate operations by both human and autonomous agentsOwning service functionality to ensure reliability and alignment with customer objectivesSubmitting well-documented, tested pull requests to address critical issues

Join sbtglobalinc, a leader in innovative technology solutions, as a Software Engineer. We are looking for passionate individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to contribute to the development of cutting-edge software. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or those in the early stages of their careers to gain hands-on experience and grow within our organization.

Become a part of a visionary team at Terran Orbital, where your contributions extend beyond earthly boundaries! As pioneers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace technology, we continually break barriers to provide revolutionary solutions essential to our nation's defense and commercial objectives. Our fast-growing and esteemed team is committed to the rapid design, construction, launch, and operation of cutting-edge satellites for advanced mission constellations. If you are motivated by purpose, thrive on challenges, and desire to make a significant impact in the universe, you will discover a welcoming environment and endless opportunities for advancement here. Let’s work together to redefine the possibilities in orbit and beyond!Summary Terran Orbital is actively seeking a skilled GNC Engineering Manager to join our innovative team. Reporting directly to the Sr. Director of Platform & Mission Engineering, the GNC Engineering Manager will collaborate with a dedicated group to develop groundbreaking small satellite vehicle solutions for various projects.Key Duties and Responsibilities Lead a team of engineers, ensuring they have defined objectives, sufficient resources, and support to achieve project milestones.Direct the design, development, and integration of GNC systems, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards.Plan and oversee GNC projects, including schedule, budget, and resource management in cooperation with peer organizations and project management.Facilitate troubleshooting efforts related to GNC systems, applying advanced problem-solving and technical expertise.Coordinate with departments, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure project alignment and objectives.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and innovation in GNC development and maintenance.Provide technical input and support for proposal efforts.Assist in mission operations and anomaly resolution.Prepare and deliver formal and informal reports to upper management weekly.Conduct evaluations of documentation for program milestone reviews and offer technical mentorship and peer review for colleagues.Perform any additional assigned duties.

Become a key player in a mission that transcends earthly limits! At Terran Orbital, you will not only be part of a team but a crucial force driving our vision of innovation in satellite manufacturing and aerospace technology. Our pioneering spirit enables us to break barriers daily, delivering revolutionary solutions that empower both our nation’s defense and commercial endeavors. We pride ourselves on being a fast-growing, reliable team committed to the rapid design, construction, launch, and operation of cutting-edge satellites for advanced mission constellations. If you are motivated by purpose, energized by challenges, and eager to make a lasting impact on the universe, you will discover a supportive environment and limitless opportunities for advancement here. Together, let’s reshape the future of space exploration!SummaryWe are on the lookout for a skilled Flight Software Engineer to enhance our vibrant team. Reporting directly to the Flight Software Engineering Manager, the Flight Software Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of crucial software systems that govern our satellites, ensuring dependable performance and mission success within the demanding conditions of space.

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Join Our Team!About Field AI: At Field AI, we are revolutionizing the interaction between robots and the real world. Our mission is to create risk-aware, dependable, and field-ready AI systems that tackle the most intricate challenges in robotics, maximizing the potential of embodied intelligence. Our innovative approach transcends conventional data-driven methodologies and pure transformer-based architectures, paving a new path towards globally-deployed solutions that yield tangible real-world results while continually enhancing models through real-field applications.Role OverviewWe are in search of a skilled Verification and Validation Software Engineer who will take the lead in ensuring the quality of Field AI’s off-road autonomy, legged, and humanoid robotics solutions. Your responsibilities will include developing strategies, designing tools, and delivering the necessary evidence to confirm safety and readiness for real-world applications. You will implement scalable scenario-based testing (SIL/HIL + high-fidelity simulation), establish CI pipelines, and develop metrics to identify regressions early. Additionally, you will spearhead structured field validation efforts in challenging terrains while collaborating closely with perception, planning, controls, and hardware teams to define clear entry and exit criteria, instrument systems for accuracy, and transform logs into actionable insights that enhance reliability week by week. If you enjoy the challenge of identifying potential issues before they reach customers, prioritize measurable safety, and wish to see your meticulous work manifest in robots confidently navigating real-world environments, we invite you to apply.

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