Forward-Deployed Field Robotics Engineer (Federal)

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

Job summary

Medium seeks a Forward Deployed Engineer to lead the deployment and integration of autonomous robotic systems in fast-paced environments. This onsite role demands expertise in software engineering and systems integration within the field robotics industry, along with strong skills in Python, C++, and troubleshooting. Successful candidates will rapidly adapt to real-world challenges, ensuring optimal system performance and customer satisfaction. Competitive compensation ranges from $70,000 to $300,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in software engineering and systems integration in Field Robotics industry.
• Experience in field deployment of complex technical systems.
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to thrive in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end deployment of autonomous systems in customer environments.
• Ensure systems are configured, tested, and operational under real-world conditions.
• Partner with customer teams to train and support operators for operational readiness.

Skills

Python

C++

Git

ROS

Troubleshooting

Debugging

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Linux-based systems

Containerization

Cloud Infrastructure

Jira

Wrike

Confluence

Job description

Medium seeks a Forward Deployed Engineer to lead the deployment and integration of autonomous robotic systems in fast-paced environments. This onsite role demands expertise in software engineering and systems integration within the field robotics industry, along with strong skills in Python, C++, and troubleshooting. Successful candidates will rapidly adapt to real-world challenges, ensuring optimal system performance and customer satisfaction. Competitive compensation ranges from $70,000 to $300,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.