Deployment Logistics Coordinator - Irvine, CA

Field AI; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Equity

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Field AI is seeking a Deployment Logistics Coordinator to manage movement of robots, spare parts, and equipment between HQ, customer sites, and field deployment locations in Irvine, CA. This onsite role collaborates with operations, engineering, and hardware teams to ensure deployment readiness and smooth offsite operations.

Responsibilities include coordinating freight, customs, and country-specific requirements, maintaining inventories, and supporting calibration and inspection processes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in logistics, shipping, asset management, or field operations coordination.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end logistics for deployment and return of robots, spare parts, and equipment between HQ, customer sites, and field operations.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments, including freight carriers, customs documentation, and delivery timelines.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, asset locations, calibration status, shipping history, and equipment availability.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Shipping & freight

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Tools

Google Sheets

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Title: Deployment Logistics Coordinator

Location: Irvine, CA

Job Type: Full time

Prefer Local Candidates

About Field AI

Field AI is at the forefront of robotic embodied AI, transforming industries like construction, security, mining, and manufacturing. Our autonomous robots operate globally, often in harsh environments, delivering critical insights to customers. Whether monitoring construction progress, ensuring safety compliance, or conducting predictive maintenance, Field AI is advancing technology to make a meaningful impact.
We’re proud to have a team of brilliant minds from organizations like NASA, Google DeepMind, Boston Dynamics, Uber, Cruise, Zoox, Amazon, SpaceX, Tesla, MIT, Caltech, Berkeley, Stanford, CU, and more. Together, we are united by a shared passion for reshaping the future through robotics.

Learn more at https://fieldai.com.

We are looking for a Deployment Logistics Coordinator to manage the movement of robots, spare parts, equipment, and other materials between FieldAI HQ, customer sites, and field deployment locations. This role will serve as the central point of coordination for all deployment logistics, working closely with deployment, service, engineering, and hardware teams to ensure offsite operations run smoothly.

The role will also coordinate domestic and international shipments, including freight forwarding, customs clearance, import/export compliance, carnet management, and country-specific shipping requirements.

• Own the end-to-end logistics process for deployment and return of robots, spare parts, and equipment between HQ, customer sites, and field operations.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments, including freight carriers, customs documentation, and delivery timelines.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, asset locations, calibration status, shipping history, and equipment availability to ensure deployment readiness.
• Own the process for preparing, inspecting, and documenting equipment before deployment and upon return.
• Serve as the primary logistics point of contact across Commercial Operations, ensuring clear communication on availability, schedules, and any delays or issues.
• Maintain detailed logs of equipment usage, shipping costs, and deployment history.
• When needed, travel to customer sites or events to support equipment setup, handoff, or retrieval.
• Prepare, package, label, and inspect robots, batteries, spare parts, and deployment equipment for shipment.
• Receive returned equipment, perform intake inspections, and coordinate repair or replenishment as needed.
• 4+ years experience in logistics, shipping, asset management, or field operations coordination
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills - comfortable coordinating across multiple teams and external partners
• Proficiency with tracking systems, spreadsheets, and project management tools (e.g., Google Sheets, Jira, Confluence)
• Valid driver's license; willingness to travel up to 25% of the time
• Thrives in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Experience in robotics, autonomous vehicles, or hardware company logistics
• Coordinate international shipments, including commercial invoices, customs documentation, carnets, import/export compliance, freight forwarding, and country-specific shipping requirements.
• Experience supporting trade shows, demos, or customer events
• Exposure to inventory management systems or ERP tools
• Work with autonomous robots and AI technology that’s genuinely changing industries
• Be at the center of the action — you’ll interact with influential leaders across robotics, construction, energy, and beyond
• Join a $2B unicorn company at a pivotal moment of growth
• Collaborative, mission-driven team at a brand-new Irvine Spectrum headquarters

The salary range for this role is dependent upon experience. The actual offer for this position will be based on factors such as relevant experience, competencies, certifications, and how well the candidate meets the qualifications outlined above. Part of our compensation package also includes full benefits, equity, and generous time.

At Field AI, we believe the most effective way to collaborate and solve complex challenges is by working together in person. This is a fully onsite role, and candidates will be expected to work from our Mission Viejo, CA office. In-person engagement is essential to our success, and we offer flexible working hours to support focus and work-life balance.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply.