# Robotics Autonomy Engineer - Manipulation at FieldAI

- Company: FieldAI
- What the company does: One Autonomy for All Robots. Field-proven embodied AI software that is finally unlocking the full potential of mobile robots in the real world. Backed by Khosla.
- Company website: https://fieldai.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Irvine, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $100K to $200K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-05
- Apply by: 2026-10-20
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/field-ai/669f149b-a7a9-4f6e-8080-79b8b7903c83
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/fieldai-robotics-autonomy-engineer-manipulation/

## About the role

Field AI is building the future of autonomy—from rugged terrain to real-world deployment. We’re on a mission to develop intelligent, adaptable robotic systems that operate beyond simulation and thrive in unpredictable environments. As our Robotics Autonomy Engineer – Manipulation, you’ll lead the development and deployment of whole-body control and manipulation capabilities for humanoids and arm-equipped quadrupeds, turning real field scenarios into behaviors our robots perform reliably every day.

## What they're looking for

- Master’s degree or higher in Robotics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (PhD strongly preferred)
- Deep expertise in robot manipulation or whole-body control
- 2+ years of experience developing and deploying manipulation behaviors on real robotic systems (preferred)
- Hands-on experience with robot arms, hands or grippers, and humanoid or mobile manipulation platforms
- Solid understanding of kinematics, dynamics, contact modeling, and force control
- Experience with manipulation planning and control, such as trajectory optimization or model predictive control (MPC)

Tags: Autonomy