Forward Deployed Engineer (multiple roles & locations)
Physical AI/Robotics at the Edge | High Ownership & Product Influence
This role is for the SI engineer that wants to work on the next generation of industrial automation not legacy. We are building the largest industrial robotic workforce on Earth to revitalize American manufacturing in the dirty, dull and dangerous tasks.
We are a small team with deep roots in manufacturing, industrial automation and physical AI, and we are tackling one of the most formidable engineering challenges of our time: deploying and orchestrating fleets of intelligent industrial robots at the edge. To do this, we are unleashing the full power of NVIDIA's most advanced compute, SOTA ML models in harsh environments where 99.99% task completion isn't a goal—it's the starting point.
As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you are the bridge between our revolutionary AI platform and the physical reality of our customers' factories. You are the hands-on expert on the front lines, integrating our platform across multiple industrial robot form factors (industrial, cobot, delta, SCARA, AMR, humanoid). You won't just be configuring systems; you'll be solving complex, real-world integration challenges, ensuring our solutions achieve the brutal reliability our mission demands and delivering massive value directly to our customers.
What You’ll Do
- Integrate our platform with a wide variety of industrial robots (ABB, Fanuc, Yaskawa, Kawasaki, Universal Robots) and control systems (PLCs).
- Lead on-site deployment and integration of our AI-powered robotics systems at customer facilities across the country.
- Collaborate closely with the core robotics and software engineering teams, providing critical feedback from the field to drive product improvements and new features.
- Set up, calibrate, and validate computer vision systems, grippers, computer and network hardware/software.
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers during deployment, providing expert-level troubleshooting for mechanical, electrical, and software issues.
- Collaborate closely with the core robotics and software engineering teams, providing critical feedback from the field to drive product improvements and new features.
Who You Are
- 4+ years experience as a Systems Integrator, Automation Engineer, or Controls Engineer in an industrial environment.
- Qualified background in mechanical, electrical, or controls engineering or similar trade/discipline.
- Experience programming and integrating industrial robots in manufacturing environments (e.g., Fanuc, ABB, Yaskawa, Kawasaki, Universal Robots).
- A natural, tenacious problem-solver who excels at debugging complex electro-mechanical systems on the factory floor.
- Thrives in fast-moving, customer-facing roles and is willing to travel to customer sites to get the job done.
- You are an excellent communicator who can build trust with operators and engineers alike.
- Eagerness to learn new skills across hardware and software platforms.
Why Join Us
- Deploy the core technology powering the future of intelligent manufacturing automation and see your work come to life.
- High ownership and autonomy where your feedback from the field directly influences our product roadmap and customer success.
- Work alongside a small, high-caliber team of experts in robotics, perception, planning, and systems engineering
- The opportunity to work on cutting-edge problems with direct real-world impact
- Join a rapidly growing company with huge future scope
Benefits
- Competitive compensation including salary and equity in a seed-stage venture-backed startup
- Comprehensive health insurance
You won't be stuck behind a desk; you'll be on the factory floor bringing intelligent machines to life. We're solving brutally hard problems to help American manufacturers win. If you have the grit to ship real-world AI, don't let a checklist stop you from applying.
