Mechanical Engineer - Field Robotics & Rugged Enclosures

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

Job summary

Field AI seeks a Mechanical Engineer for its Federal Team to design and validate mechanical systems housing sensing and compute platforms for rugged field deployment. You will work across hardware domains, from CAD through production, collaborating with electrical and systems engineers to deliver integrated solutions for real-world environments.

The role emphasizes CAD, FEA, thermal analysis, FMEA/DFM concepts, and manufacturing considerations to ensure reliable field operation.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Experience across hardware domains and field environments.
• Proficient with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD tools.
• Familiarity with FEA and thermal modeling.
• Experience designing for rugged environments and IP/MIL-STD standards.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical structures including external enclosures and frames.
• Design robust sensor mounts and interfaces.
• Support thermal management and IP-rated solutions.
• Perform CAD, FEA and thermal simulations.
• Coordinate with electrical and systems teams across lifecycle.

Skills

SolidWorks

Finite Element Analysis

Thermal Management

Mechanical Design

Prototype Testing

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA Software

Thermal Modeling Tools

Job description

Field AI seeks a Mechanical Engineer for its Federal Team to design and validate mechanical systems housing sensing and compute platforms for rugged field deployment. You will work across hardware domains, from CAD through production, collaborating with electrical and systems engineers to deliver integrated solutions for real-world environments.

The role emphasizes CAD, FEA, thermal analysis, FMEA/DFM concepts, and manufacturing considerations to ensure reliable field operation.