Technical Program Manager - Hardware Systems

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. We go beyond typical data-driven approaches or pure transformer-based architectures, and are charting a new course, with already-globally-deployed solutions delivering real-world results and rapidly improving models through real-field applications.

Learn more at https://fieldai.com.

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. 

• Build Coordination: Support prototype builds and development cycles by coordinating schedules and resources.

• Progress Monitoring: Assist with tracking component readiness, build progress, and issue resolution.

• Supply Chain: Develop and maintain a resilient supply chain by evaluating vendor options, coordinating with suppliers, and working with contract manufacturers.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.

• Experience Level: 1–6 years of experience in program management, engineering, operations, or related roles.

• Tracking: Demonstrated experience tracking project activities and deliverables. Strong analytical capabilities, with experience tracking KPIs. Using tools such as Jira.

• Cross-Functional Communication/Alignment: Experience facilitating alignment between XF teams both internally and externally. 

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, ambiguous, and high‑growth startup environment.

• Technical Acumen: Basic technical understanding of hardware systems or engineering workflows.

• Robotics: Experience working on hardware or robotics programs.

• Hardware Lifecycle: Familiarity with product development lifecycles or NPI processes.

• Validation: Experience driving alignment for validation/qualification requirements for prototype development or changes to existing products.

• Strong Technical Acumen: Technical ability to engage with electrical, mechanical, sensing and compute teams and understand system-level trade-offs.

• Mass Production: Experience in scaling hardware systems from prototype to production.

• Credentials: MS technical degree, PMP certification