Field Engineer
Overland AI
About this role
Overland AI is seeking a hands-on Field Engineer to test, operate, maintain, and repair high-performance autonomous off-road ground vehicles. The role involves supporting frequent field tests, designing and fabricating components, and ensuring the safe operation of heavy machinery in challenging conditions. This position requires a strong background in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience, along with proficiency in machine shop tools and welding.
What you’ll do
- Test and operate autonomous off-road ground vehicles
- Design and fabricate components for off-road vehicles
- Maintain and repair heavy machinery and complex equipment
Skills & tools
Skills
Technical tools
Compensation
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Title: Field Engineer
Field EngineerAbout Overland AI Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Overland AI is transforming land operations for modern defense. The company leverages over a decade of advanced research in robotics and machine learning, as well as a field-test forward ethos, to deliver combined capabilities for unit commanders. Our OverDrive autonomy stack enables ground vehicles to navigate and operate off-road in any terrain without GPS or direct operator control. Our intuitive OverWatch C2 interface provides commanders with precise coordination capabilities essential for mission success. Overland AI has secured funding from prominent defense tech investors including 8VC and Point 72, and built trusted partnerships with DARPA, the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. Backed by eight-figure contracts across the Department of Defense, we are strengthening national security by iterating closely with end users engaged in tactical operations. Role SummaryWe are looking for a hands-on, field engineer to test, operate, maintain, repair, and refurbish high-performance autonomous off-road ground vehicles. In this role, you will support frequent (weekly) field tests, design and fabricate components or modify existing parts for off-road vehicles, and assume responsibility for safe and efficient field operation of heavy machinery and complex equipment. This role is for someone who is most comfortable hands-on with vehicles, thrives in the field, and knows how to keep machines running when conditions are far from ideal. Minimum QualificationsBS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or similar field, or 3+ years equivalent work experience.Experience working hands-on with machine shop tools and welding.Desired Experience & QualificationsExperience working with off-road vehicle operationsStrong experience with vehicle maintenance, modifications, operations.Proficiency working with metal and woodworking tools.Strong ability to collaborate and solve problems quickly, often in the field.Willingness to travel to support remote testing, occasionally on short notice.LocationThis position will be located in Ellensburg, WA.BenefitsOverland AI believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. The salary range for this position is $120K to $150K annually Equity compensation Best-in-class healthcare, dental, and vision plans Flexible PTO 401k with company match Parental leave Overland AI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable law.This position may involve access to export-controlled technology. Employment is contingent on the ability to comply with U.S. export control laws.Overland AI provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during the application process. Please contact to request an accommodation.Apply nowOperationsEllensburg, WAShare on:Apply nowTerms of servicePrivacyCookiesPowered by Rippling
Overland AI
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Overland AI is a defense technology company building America's fully autonomous ground force through a suite of hardware and software products. Their offerings include ULTRA (a flagship autonomous ground vehicle), SPARK (an autonomy kit that upgrades existing platforms), OverDrive (an off-road autonomy stack for GPS-denied, cross-country terrain), and OverWatch (a command system enabling a single operator to control multiple AGVs). The company works with U.S. military customers to deliver scalable, mission-ready autonomous ground capabilities for tactical mobility, logistics, fires, and maneuver operations.