Electrical Engineer-Federal

FieldAI; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Equity options

Generous time off

Job summary

FieldAI is looking for an Electrical Engineer in Irvine, California, to design and validate electrical systems for autonomous robotics. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and experience with power systems, wire harnesses, and PCB design. Responsibilities include creating schematics and collaborating across teams to ensure system compatibility. The position offers a competitive salary range of $70,000-300,000 and comes with full benefits and equity options.

Qualifications

• Experience levels from entry-level to senior engineers.
• Hands-on design and integration of wire harnesses for robotics.
• Ability to produce detailed electrical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design regulated power systems and create PCBs for power distribution.
• Conduct electrical calculations and engineer for EMI/EMC robustness.
• Work with vendors to procure PCBs and investigate system faults.

Skills

Design low-voltage regulated power systems

Custom wire harness integration

PCB schematic design

Knowledge of USB and Ethernet

Electrical testing with tools

Education

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

KiCAD

Altium

Oscilloscopes

Power analyzers

Job description

Field AI is transforming how robots interact with the real world. We are building risk‑aware, reliable, 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, charting a new course with globally deployed solutions delivering real‑world results and improving models through real‑field applications.

Learn more at https://fieldai.com.

About the Job

At Field AI, we build autonomous robotic systems that operate in demanding, real‑world environments where tight integration between hardware and software is critical. We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to support system and component level design, integration, and validation for sensing systems on wheeled robotic platforms across both federal and commercial programs.

Responsibilities

• Electrical System Design
  • Design regulated power systems including voltage rails, DC/DC converters, switches, fuses, and grounding schemes.
  • Design and document robust wire harnesses for power and data lines, including shielding, strain relief, and standard connectors.
  • Create PCBs for power distribution, protocol bridging, and embedded control.
  • Architect wired and wireless communication systems (Ethernet, USB, CAN, I2C, WiFi, 5G).
  • Maintain system‑level power and bandwidth budgets and ensure electrical tolerance to noise, EMI, and vibration.
• Electrical System Implementation
  • Create PCB schematics, harness diagrams, pinouts, and complete BOMs using KiCAD or Altium.
  • Conduct electrical calculations including current draw, peak power, signal integrity, and fault analysis.
  • Engineer for EMI/EMC robustness, thermal resilience, and fault isolation under field operating conditions.
  • Conduct power validation, communication tests, and EMI evaluation.
  • Collaborate with sensor, compute, and mechanical teams to ensure end‑to‑end system compatibility and robustness.
  • Maintain schematics and wiring diagrams and manage power and data bandwidth budgets.
• Electrical System Production & Servicing
  • Work with vendors and contract manufacturers to procure PCBs and harnesses and develop QA checks for incoming units.
  • Investigate system faults using logs, oscilloscopes, analyzers, and power monitors.
  • Provide hands‑on support during integration, deployment, and servicing in the field.

Qualifications

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• Experience levels ranging from entry‑level to senior and staff engineers.
• Experience designing and testing low‑voltage regulated power systems.
• Hands‑on design and integration of custom wire harnesses for robotics or automotive‑style systems.
• Proficiency in PCB schematic and layout using KiCAD, Altium, or equivalent tools.
• Familiarity with USB, Ethernet, CAN, I2C, GMSL, and wireless technologies.
• Skills with electrical test tools including oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and EMI/EMC setups.
• Ability to produce detailed electrical documentation for design, manufacturing, and servicing.
• Experience working across mechanical, compute, and autonomy teams to deliver robust integrated systems.
• Capability to contribute electrical, sensing, and embedded computing work to deliver integrated systems.

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience taking systems from prototype to large‑scale production.
• Experience developing systems for harsh field environments.
• Experience working on robotics deployed in real‑world settings such as autonomous vehicles, drones, or ruggedized robots.
• Fluency across electrical, mechanical, and software systems.
• Background in fault protection, EMI/EMC compliance, and safety‑critical design.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $70,000-300,000. The actual offer will be based on factors such as relevant experience, competencies, certifications, and how well the candidate meets the qualifications outlined above. Our compensation package also includes full benefits, equity, and generous time.

U.S. Person Eligibility

This position is for our Field AI Federal Team. The work requires U.S. Person eligibility. A U.S. Person is defined by 22 C.F.R. section 120.62 and includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent residents, refugee, or asylee.

EEO Statement

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are 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.