Technical Program Manager, Robotics & Autonomy

Lead large-scale, customer-focused robotics and autonomy programs from planning through deployment and operational handoff.

Act as the technical project lead for customer engagements, owning execution across autonomy software, systems, hardware, data, and operations.

Translate customer requirements into clear technical plans, milestones, and delivery timelines.

Drive cross-functional execution with engineering, product, operations, technical support, and customer success teams.

Oversee operational readiness and field deployments; surface operational issues and ensure they are addressed by the appropriate technical owners.

Proactively manage project risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs to ensure successful customer outcomes.

Communicate project status, challenges, and mitigation plans clearly to internal stakeholders and customers.

Support on-site customer engagements and deployments (up to 30% travel).

Experience with mobile robotics, autonomous vehicles, drones, or embedded systems.

Background in data delivery, data capture, security, or system-level integration.

Experience working closely with field operations or customer deployments in production environments. PMP, Scrum Master, or Agile certification.

Experience in a startup or high-growth company with a strong bias for ownership and execution.

Comfort acting as a trusted technical partner to customers in high-stakes, real-world deployments

Our salary range is generous and we consider each individual’s background and experience when determining final compensation. Base pay may vary based on role scope, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and the Irvine, California market.

Why Join FieldAI in Irvine?

In Irvine, you will work where the robots are. Our local team builds and tests systems on real hardware with real sensors, then ships them to operate in unstructured, previously unknown environments around the world. We are solving one of robotics’ hardest challenges: reliable deployment outside the lab. Our Field Foundational ModelsTM raise the bar for perception, planning, localization, and manipulation, with an emphasis on explainability and safety for real-world use.

You will collaborate with a world-class team that thrives on creativity, resilience, and bold thinking. We bring deep experience from organizations such as DeepMind, NASA JPL, Boston Dynamics, NVIDIA, Amazon, Tesla Autopilot, Cruise, Zoox, Toyota Research Institute, and SpaceX, along with a track record of field deployments and strong performance in DARPA challenge segments.

Be Part of the Next Robotics Revolution

We are looking for builders who want their work to leave the whiteboard and show up on robots. If you enjoy tackling tough, uncharted questions and working across disciplines, you will find your people here. Our teams span AI, software, robotics engineering, product, field deployment, and technical communication, all focused on shipping systems that perform in the real world.

Our headquarters is in Irvine, and we partner closely with teams there as well as colleagues across the US and around the world. Join us in Southern California and help define what dependable, field-ready autonomy looks like.

We value diverse perspectives and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We evaluate candidates and employees based on merit, qualifications, and performance, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.