Drimva

Field AI

R&D Technician, Robotics Hardware

Irvine, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 19, 2026

Experience
2+ years

About the job

Assembles, integrates, tests, and services robotics sensing and compute payloads for prototype development, production, and field deployment.

What you'll do

  • Assemble sensor payloads, compute modules, electro-mechanical components, and wire harnesses.
  • Perform electrical bring-up, system testing, quality inspections, and troubleshooting.
  • Prepare and service payloads for lab tests, field trials, and deployments; document results and build improvements.

What they ask for

  • 2+ years of hands-on technician experience in robotics, aerospace, electronics, automotive, or related electro-mechanical assembly environments.
  • Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, torque drivers, and basic machine-shop tools; ability to read wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and assembly instructions.
  • Experience building wire harnesses and working with low-voltage electrical systems; familiarity with embedded compute systems, sensors, or robotics hardware.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in workshop, lab, or field environments.

Nice to have

  • Experience with perception systems such as LiDAR, cameras, radar, or IMUs; familiarity with Linux, ROS2, or embedded system bring-up.
  • Soldering, crimping, or IPC-certified workmanship skills; experience with prototype builds or field deployments.

Pay

USD 30–55 (per-hour-wage); base pay (no amount stated)

Tools

LiDAR, cameras, IMUs, GPS receivers, CPU/GPU, Linux, ROS2, Ethernet

AI focus

Supports hardware payloads for embodied AI robotics systems; no direct AI development duties are stated.

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First seen Oct 27, 2026 · Last verified Nov 5, 2026 (UTC)