Field Robotics Deployment Engineer

Socket.dev; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Field AI in Cleveland, OH is seeking a proactive Field Application Engineer to lead customer deployments of our autonomous robotic systems, including quadrupeds, rovers, and humanoids. You will be the main technical contact with customers, field operations, and engineering teams.

You will plan deployments, supervise field activities, troubleshoot complex integrations, and translate technical findings into actionable guidance that informs product development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Hands-on experience with robotics platforms, autonomous systems, drones, quadrupeds, humanoids, or related technologies.
• Familiarity with sensors, electronics, embedded systems, networking, and robotic subsystems.
• Programming or scripting experience using Python, C++, or similar languages.
• Ability to independently evaluate technical challenges and develop practical solutions in uncertain environments.
• Strong technical communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to interpret field data and provide actionable recommendations to engineering and product teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers throughout deployment, testing, and operational activities.
• Lead customer-facing engagements related to deployment planning, implementation, system performance, and ongoing support.
• Develop deployment plans, project timelines, operational procedures, and technical implementation strategies for autonomous robotic systems.
• Coordinate and drive execution across engineering, operations, and customer teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Deploy and supervise advanced robotic systems in customer and field environments.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware, software, autonomy, networking, and systems integration issues in live operational settings.
• Evaluate field performance data and communicate findings, risks, and recommendations to engineering and product teams.
• Manage multiple customer deployments and technical projects simultaneously while balancing competing priorities and timelines.
• Lead technical reviews, deployment readiness assessments, and project status discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted advisor to customers by translating complex technical concepts into actionable operational guidance.
• Document technical findings, deployment outcomes, and customer feedback to influence product development and deployment strategies.
• Identify opportunities to improve deployment processes, customer experience, operational efficiency, and product adoption.
• Support demonstrations, field testing activities, and strategic customer engagements.

Skills

Robotics platforms

Autonomous systems

Python

C++

Technical communication

Data interpretation

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Robotics/EE/Mechatronics

Job description

Field AI in Cleveland, OH is seeking a proactive Field Application Engineer to lead customer deployments of our autonomous robotic systems, including quadrupeds, rovers, and humanoids. You will be the main technical contact with customers, field operations, and engineering teams.

You will plan deployments, supervise field activities, troubleshoot complex integrations, and translate technical findings into actionable guidance that informs product development.