Robotics QA/QC Engineer

About the role

FieldAI’s Irvine team is where embodied AI meets real robots, real sensors, and real field deployments. Based in the heart of Southern California’s robotics ecosystem, we build risk‑aware, reliable, field‑ready AI systems that solve the hardest problems in robotics and unlock the full potential of embodied intelligence. The role involves executing manual and structured testing of robotic systems, monitoring robot behavior, documenting bugs, and improving QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual and structured testing of robotic systems in lab and controlled environments.
• Monitor robot behavior during operation to ensure safe and expected performance.
• Identify, document, and reproduce bugs, anomalies, and edge cases.
• Capture detailed test logs including failures, inconsistencies, and performance issues.
• Partner with engineering teams to clearly communicate issues and drive resolution.
• Validate fixes and perform regression testing on new builds and updates.
• Improve QA processes, test procedures, and operational checklists.
• Support ongoing system validation and provide real‑time feedback on performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in QA, robotics testing, or hands‑on technical roles (open to strong entry‑level candidates with relevant experience or projects).
• Comfort working with physical systems such as robots, vehicles, or machinery.
• Strong attention to detail and observational skills.
• Ability to clearly document issues and communicate findings.
• Basic troubleshooting skills with the ability to isolate and describe issues.
• Willingness to be hands‑on and physically engaged during testing.
• Reliability, methodical approach, and safety consciousness.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with robotics, autonomous systems, or electromechanical systems.
• Familiarity with logging tools or bug‑tracking systems (e.g., Jira).
• Basic scripting skills (Python, Bash) for test support or data collection.
• Understanding of sensor systems such as cameras, LiDAR, GPS, etc.
• Experience with structured test plans, QA processes, or validation workflows.

Pay

Our salary range is generous and determined based on the individual’s background, experience, role scope, job‑related knowledge, skills, and the Irvine, California market.

Why Join FieldAI in Irvine?

In Irvine, you will work directly with robots on real hardware and sensors, shipping solutions to unstructured environments worldwide. You’ll collaborate with a world‑class team drawn from DeepMind, NASA JPL, Boston Dynamics, NVIDIA, Amazon, Tesla Autopilot, Cruise, Zoox, Toyota Research Institute, and SpaceX. The company values diverse perspectives, fosters an inclusive workplace, and evaluates candidates based on merit and performance.