Robotics Field Deployment Lead — Projects & Onsite

FieldAI; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Equity

Generous time off

Job summary

Field AI in Mission Viejo, CA is seeking a hands-on Senior Project Engineer to lead field deployments of robotic systems from planning through execution, on-site support, and post-deployment follow-up.

The role requires strong project management, logistics coordination, and excellent communication with engineering, operations, and customers. You will own deployments end-to-end in fast-paced, real-world environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in project management, field operations, or similar roles.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Experience using Jira (or similar project management tools).
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work on-site as needed.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage field deployments from planning through execution and completion
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, and customers) to ensure smooth delivery
• Build and track project plans, timelines, and milestones
• Use Jira (or similar tools) to manage tasks, issues, and workflows
• Drive accountability across stakeholders and ensure deadlines are met
• Coordinate logistics including shipping, equipment readiness, and site setup
• Act as the primary on-site or customer-facing point of contact during deployments
• Identify risks early and proactively resolve or elevate issues
• Document deployment outcomes, issues, and lessons learned
• Continuously improve operational processes and deployment efficiency

Skills

Project management

Field operations

Communication

Jira

On-site coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field

Tools

Jira

Job description

Field AI in Mission Viejo, CA is seeking a hands-on Senior Project Engineer to lead field deployments of robotic systems from planning through execution, on-site support, and post-deployment follow-up.

The role requires strong project management, logistics coordination, and excellent communication with engineering, operations, and customers. You will own deployments end-to-end in fast-paced, real-world environments.