Field Operations Lead: Autonomous Systems Deployments

Field Ai; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

FieldAI in Irvine leads field operations for large autonomy programs, driving the deployment of autonomous systems across challenging environments. You will oversee test planning, hardware integration, and field logistics while coordinating with Field Application Engineers, technical leads, and customer stakeholders.

The role emphasizes people leadership, hands-on technical judgment, and the ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed in a fast-growing field.

Qualifications

• Experience leading technical field teams.
• Experience in field deployments and hardware integration.
• Strong troubleshooting and systems-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication with technical teams and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations, including test planning and execution.
• Manage ground vehicle fleet uptime and maintenance.
• Ensure safe field operations and enforce safety practices.
• Plan and manage parts inventory for repairs and long-lead components.
• Coordinate field equipment organization and deployment logistics.
• Oversee hardware integration onto customer vehicles and by-wire work.

Skills

Leadership

Field operations

Team management

Hardware integration

Customer-facing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in robotics/engineering/computer science

Tools

Linux

Job description

FieldAI in Irvine leads field operations for large autonomy programs, driving the deployment of autonomous systems across challenging environments. You will oversee test planning, hardware integration, and field logistics while coordinating with Field Application Engineers, technical leads, and customer stakeholders.

The role emphasizes people leadership, hands-on technical judgment, and the ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed in a fast-growing field.