Field Robotics Engineer - US

Gravisrobotics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Travel opportunities

On-site work

Job summary

Gravis Robotics is seeking a hands-on Field Robotics Engineer to own end-to-end customer deployments across the Americas, from site assessment to live operations. This on-site role requires troubleshooting integrated robotic systems and serving as the trusted technical face of Gravis to customers.

You will work closely with R&D and Operations to refine deployment plans, testing, and delivery while traveling to sites domestically and internationally as needed. This is not a desk job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience deploying, integrating, and debugging robotic software systems.
• Experience with the ROS ecosystem.
• Solid Linux proficiency and fluency with Git or similar version control.
• Programming skills in C++ and Python.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally depending on project needs.
• Valid US driver's license.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of customer deployment projects from start to handover.
• Own end-to-end technical planning, coordination, and follow-up in close collaboration with Operations.
• Serve as a trusted technical point of contact for customers throughout the deployment lifecycle.
• Provide hands‑on technical support and guidance to customers and end users.
• Perform regular system testing to ensure reliability, robustness, and performance.
• Generate performance reports and work with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues quickly.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of deployment processes, tooling, and best practices.

Skills

Robotics engineering

ROS

C++

Python

Linux

US Driver's license

Work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Robotics/Mechatronics/EE/ME

Tools

Git

CAN

Job description

Gravis Robotics is a startup turning heavy construction machines into intelligent and autonomous robots. Our unique combination of learning-based automation and augmented remote control enables a single operator to safely manage a fleet of earthmoving machines in a gamified environment. With over a decade of academic experience at the cutting edge of large-scale robotics, our team is rapidly translating this expertise into real-world deployments with industry leaders in a trillion-dollar market.

Our Rooftop Autonomous Control Kit (RACK) integrates sensing, compute, communication, and networking into a manufacturer-agnostic solution that works across a wide range of construction machines. We operate at the intersection of hardware, software, and real-world deployment, and we're growing fast.

We're building out our US field team and looking for a hands-on Field Robotics Engineer to be part of it from the ground up. You'll own the end-to-end technical execution of customer deployments across the Americas, from initial site assessment through live operations, and work directly with R&D and Operations to continuously sharpen how we plan, test, and deliver.

This is not a desk job. You'll be on-site, getting systems to perform in real-world conditions, troubleshooting integrated robotic systems under pressure, and serving as the trusted technical face of Gravis to our customers. If you want to see your work move dirt, this is the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of customer deployment projects from start to handover
• Own end-to-end technical planning, coordination, and follow-up in close collaboration with Operations
• Serve as a trusted technical point of contact for customers throughout the deployment lifecycle
• Provide hands‑on technical support and guidance to customers and end users
• Perform regular system testing to ensure reliability, robustness, and performance
• Generate performance reports and work with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues quickly
• Contribute to continuous improvement of deployment processes, tooling, and best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher (or equivalent experience) in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Hands‑on experience deploying, integrating, and debugging robotic software systems
• Experience with the ROS ecosystem
• Solid Linux proficiency and fluency with Git or similar version control
• Programming skills in C++ and Python
• Willingness to travel to customer sites, including domestically and internationally depending on project needs
• Valid US driver's license
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Skills

• Hands‑on mechanical or electronics experience (hardware assembly, basic soldering)
• Experience with communication protocols such as CAN
• Previous customer project or technical project management experience
• Practical experience repairing vehicles, machinery, bicycles, or electronics
• Experience operating or working with construction or agricultural machinery

This role is US-based with frequent travel to deployment sites across the Americas. You'll get real exposure to customer environments from day one.

Gravis Robotics offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on problems with real global impact.

Gravis is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team, and do not discriminate based upon race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

We are an international team working to solve problems with global impact. Proficiency in English is a requirement for all roles.