Technical Program Manager - Hardware Systems

FieldAI•Irvine, CA

1d•$70,000 - $300,000•Onsite

About The Position

Field AI is transforming how robots interact with the real world. We are building risk-aware, reliable, and field-ready AI systems that address the most complex challenges in robotics, unlocking the full potential of embodied intelligence. The Hardware Team at Field AI develops perception and compute payloads that power autonomous robotics systems in complex real-world environments. We work across sensing systems, embedded compute, electrical systems, and mechanical integration, owning the full lifecycle from development through production and field deployment. We are seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to support the planning, execution, and delivery of hardware programs across our robotics platforms. The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically sound, and eager to operate at the intersection of engineering, operations, and product development. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to track progress, manage schedules, identify risks, and ensure alignment across hardware, software, and operations. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
1–6 years of experience in program management, engineering, operations, or related roles.
Demonstrated experience tracking project activities and deliverables.
Strong analytical capabilities, with experience tracking KPIs.
Using tools such as Jira.
Experience facilitating alignment between XF teams both internally and externally.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and high-growth startup environment.
Basic technical understanding of hardware systems or engineering workflows.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on hardware or robotics programs.
Familiarity with product development lifecycles or NPI processes.
Experience driving alignment for validation/qualification requirements for prototype development or changes to existing products.
Technical ability to engage with electrical, mechanical, sensing and compute teams and understand system-level trade-offs.
Experience in scaling hardware systems from prototype to production.
MS technical degree
PMP certification

Responsibilities

Support program timelines, milestones, and deliverables across hardware development efforts.
Track progress against plans, identify gaps, and help drive teams toward execution.
Assist in building and maintaining program schedules and development roadmaps.
Coordinate efforts within the hardware across electrical, mechanical, and embedded systems to ensure alignment.
Organize design reviews (PDR/CDR) to ensure teams stay on track.
Ensure strategic alignment across teams including engineering, field ops, product, and business.
Facilitate meetings, track action items, and ensure follow-through across teams.
Resolve blockers by connecting the right stakeholders and driving decisions.
Identify program risks and escalate issues early with clear communication.
Maintain risk trackers and support mitigation planning with engineering teams.
Help ensure transparency around program status and challenges.
Prepare clear, concise updates on program status, risks, and key decisions.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization.
Support executive-level reporting with structured, data-driven insights.
Support prototype builds and development cycles by coordinating schedules and resources.
Assist with tracking component readiness, build progress, and issue resolution.
Develop and maintain a resilient supply chain by evaluating vendor options, coordinating with suppliers, and working with contract manufacturers.