Director of Safety Engineering, Robotics & Autonomous Systems

Field AI; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Field AI is seeking a Director of Robotics Product Safety to define and lead the company’s product safety vision and execution. This role involves setting the safety strategy for autonomous robotic systems and establishing scalable safety processes.

Located in Irvine, California, the director will collaborate with executive leadership and other teams to ensure that Field AI’s robots are safe, deployable, and trusted in complex environments. Diversity and inclusion are core values.

Responsibilities

• Own and oversee the entire product safety function for autonomous robotic systems.
• Define and implement the safety strategy and roadmap for all Field AI products.
• Develop and maintain scalable safety processes, standards, and metrics.
• Act as the executive‑level authority on product safety.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and engineering on product development.
• Ensure robots meet safety, deployability, and trust requirements.

Job description

Position Overview

Field AI builds autonomous robotic systems designed to operate in complex, unstructured, and safety‑critical real‑world environments. Our robots work alongside humans in outdoor settings where uncertainty, scale, and operational risk are fundamental challenges. Safety is a core product capability at Field AI. As our systems transition from advanced R&D into scaled field deployment, we are seeking a Director of Robotics Product Safety to define and lead the company’s product safety vision, strategy, and execution.

As Director of Robotics Product Safety, you will own Field AI’s end‑to‑end product safety function. You will set the safety strategy for autonomous robotic systems, establish scalable safety processes, and serve as the executive‑level authority on product safety across the organization. This role combines deep technical judgment, systems safety leadership, and cross‑functional influence. You will work closely with executive leadership, engineering, operations, and external stakeholders to ensure Field AI’s robots are safe, deployable, and trusted in the field.

Responsibilities

• Own and oversee the entire product safety function for autonomous robotic systems.
• Define and implement the safety strategy and roadmap for all Field AI products.
• Develop and maintain scalable safety processes, standards, and metrics.
• Act as the executive‑level authority on product safety and represent safety interests in all relevant decisions.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, engineering, operations, and external partners to embed safety into product development and deployment.
• Ensure Field AI’s robots meet safety, deployability, and trust requirements in complex, real‑world environments.

Location

Headquartered in Irvine, Southern California, with a global footprint.

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, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.