Field AI
Embedded Systems Engineer, Autonomous Vehicles (Federal)
$100K–$240K
Irvine, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted May 12, 2026
- Experience
- Recruiting across entry-level to senior and staff experience levels; no specific years stated.
- Education
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S. Person eligibility required: U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident (green card holder), refugee, or asylee.
About the job
Designs, integrates, tests, and supports embedded compute systems for wheeled robotic platforms used in federal and commercial programs.
What you'll do
- Architect and configure embedded compute platforms, Linux environments, firmware, middleware, and I/O interfaces.
- Integrate sensors and peripherals; develop drivers, ROS nodes, data pipelines, and system configuration workflows.
- Test and monitor performance, troubleshoot hardware and software issues, and support production and field deployment.
What they ask for
- Degree in Computer Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (B.S., M.S., or Ph.D.).
- Experience with embedded platforms and proficiency configuring Linux systems.
- Strong microcontroller firmware skills, including bare-metal and RTOS environments; proficiency in C++ and Python.
- Experience with communication protocols and familiarity with ROS, device drivers, and data streaming/publishing.
Nice to have
- Experience scaling systems from prototype to production or developing for harsh field environments.
- Experience with deployed robotics or autonomy stacks; fluency across software, electrical, and mechanical systems.
Pay
USD 100,000–240,000 (per-year-salary), base salary
Tools
ARM, x86, Ubuntu, Yocto, JetPack, ROS, C++, Python
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