Electrical Engineer, Robotics Hardware

Job overview

The Electrical Engineer, Robotics Hardware role is based onsite in Irvine, CA, with the employer open to exploring a hybrid or remote option. Pay is $70,000–$300,000 per year. FieldAI develops risk-aware, field-ready AI systems for robots operating in complex real-world environments; this role supports its Hardware Team. The engineer designs and implements electrical systems for robotics sensing and compute packages, with a focus on robust power, wiring, printed circuit boards, and communications. The role contributes across design, testing, production, integration, and field support to improve system reliability and scalability.

What you'll do

• Design regulated power systems, wire harnesses, PCBs, and wired or wireless communications
• create schematics, harness diagrams, pinouts, and bills of materials
• conduct electrical calculations and validation tests
• engineer for field conditions
• integrate with sensor, compute, and mechanical teams
• maintain documentation and budgets
• coordinate procurement and incoming quality checks
• debug faults and support field integration, deployment, and servicing.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical engineer

robotics hardware

power systems

wire harness design

pcb design

irvine ca

fieldai

full-time

$70k–$300k

embedded systems

field robotics

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting recruits across experience levels from entry-level through senior and staff. It states that hybrid or remote arrangements may be explored; a related engineering degree and experience with power systems, harnesses, PCB design, protocols, testing, and debugging are listed.

About the employer

FieldAI is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.