4.7 Robot Mission Commander - Mineral, Virginia (Part-time)

Field AI is transforming how robots interact with the real world. We are building risk-aware, reliable, and field-ready AI systems that address the most complex challenges in robotics, unlocking the full potential of embodied intelligence. We go beyond typical data-driven approaches or pure transformer-based architectures, and are charting a new course, with already-globally-deployed solutions delivering real-world results and rapidly improving models through real-field applications.

About Field AI

Field AI is at the forefront of robotic embodied AI, transforming industries like construction, security, mining, and manufacturing. Our autonomous robots operate globally, often in harsh environments, delivering critical insights to customers. Whether monitoring construction progress, ensuring safety compliance, or conducting predictive maintenance, Field AI is advancing technology to make a meaningful impact.

We’re proud to have a team of brilliant minds from organizations like NASA, Google DeepMind, Boston Dynamics, Uber, Cruise, Zoox, Amazon, SpaceX, Tesla, MIT, Caltech, Berkeley, Stanford, CU, and more. Together, we are united by a shared passion for reshaping the future through robotics.

Learn more athttps://fieldai.com.

• Supervise and Monitor Autonomous Missions: Ensure robot deployments are running safely, efficiently, and in accordance with mission goals.
• Field-Based Data Collection: Set up and oversee experiments or missions with autonomous systems; collect and log structured data for training, testing, or research purposes.
• Onsite Client Collaboration: Engage directly with clients to provide clear, timely updates on mission progress, system status, and outcomes; ensure transparency and build trust throughout the deployment lifecycle.
• Real-Time Debugging Support: Perform basic hardware checks, sensor resets, and software reboots; identify and report system faults clearly to the engineering team.
• Mission Reporting & Documentation: Maintain detailed logs of field activity, mission performance, environment conditions, and system behavior; escalate critical findings.

• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills—especially when interfacing with clients and technical teams
• Demonstrated interest in robotics, autonomous systems, or field technologies
• Comfortable working in dynamic and sometimes unpredictable field environments

• Adaptability & Flexibility: Ability to work under varying environmental conditions and adapt to evolving client needs and technical challenges.
• Multitasking: Managing several ongoing tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality in all aspects of work.
• Time Management: Efficiently balancing tasks, responding to emergencies, and prioritizing projects in a dynamic work environment.

Compensation and Benefits

Our salary range is generous ($70,000 - $200,000 annual), but we take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining final salary; base pay offered may vary considerably depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  Also, while we enjoy being together on-site, we are open to exploring a hybrid or remote option.

Why Join Field AI?

We are solving one of the world’s most complex challenges: deploying robots in unstructured, previously unknown environments. Our Field Foundational Models™ set a new standard in perception, planning, localization, and manipulation, ensuring our approach is explainable and safe for deployment.

You will have the opportunity to work with a world-class team that thrives on creativity, resilience, and bold thinking. With a decade-long track record of deploying solutions in the field, winning DARPA challenge segments, and bringing expertise from organizations like DeepMind, NASA JPL, Boston Dynamics, NVIDIA, Amazon, Tesla Autopilot, Cruise Self-Driving, Zoox, Toyota Research Institute, and SpaceX, we are set to achieve our ambitious goals.

Be Part of the Next Robotics Revolution

To tackle such ambitious challenges, we need a team as unique as our vision — innovators who go beyond conventional methods and are eager to tackle tough, uncharted questions. We’re seeking individuals who challenge the status quo, dive into uncharted territory, and bring interdisciplinary expertise. Our team requires not only top AI talent but also exceptional software developers, engineers, product designers, field deployment experts, and communicators.

We are headquartered in always-sunny Mission Viejo (Irvine adjacent), Southern California and have US based and global teammates. 

Join us, shape the future, and be part of a fun, close-knit team on an exciting journey!

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, martial status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.