Compound AI ยท 1 day ago
Field Robotics Engineer (SF Bay Area w/ Travel)
SF Bay Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expCompound Eye enables machines to understand their surroundings in 3D and in real time using only passive sensors like cameras and IMUs. They are seeking a Field Robotics Engineer who will design and prototype hardware, conduct field tests, and work closely with customers to develop practical solutions for autonomous vehicles and drones.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Design and fabricate components such as sensor mounts, gimbals, and housings (using CAD, 3D printing, or light machining) to integrate cameras, GNSS/RTK, IMUs, and compute modules into autonomous platforms
Prepare and execute vehicle and drone test campaigns; operate and troubleshoot systems in the field
Log sensor and telemetry data to evaluate system performance
Maintain test vehicles, drones, and hardware setups to ensure reliability and repeatability
Design and execute demonstrations for potential customers, partners, and investors
Work directly with customers, partners, and pilot users to understand operational needs, constraints, and success criteria
Translate those needs into engineering requirements and prototype modifications
Support field demos and integration efforts, providing clear feedback between customers and the core engineering team
Create clear build notes, wiring diagrams, test reports, and user documentation
Collaborate across mechanical, software, and autonomy teams to accelerate iteration cycles
Direct and supervise contractors and service providers to help with all of the above
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in electrical, mechanical, robotics, or systems engineering
3+ years of professional hands-on technical work in robotics, hardware, or automation
Proven hands-on ability with CAD design, 3D printing, soldering, wiring, and prototyping
Experience with sensors such as cameras, GPS/GNSS, and IMUs
Working knowledge of Python and C++
Excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in working with customers to solve real-world problems
Comfort operating in outdoor and field environments
Preferred
Experience flying or operating drones and autonomous vehicles
Exposure to computer vision, SLAM, and sensor fusion techniques
Previous customer-facing experience (support, demos, field trials, or engineering sales)
Benefits
Comprehensive health care plans
401k with matching
Flexible schedules
Discretionary PTO
Company
Compound AI
Compound is the world's first AI Analyst for finance that delivers work you can trust.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase